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- [ap-uh-zit, uh-poz-it]
- /ˈæp ə zɪt, əˈpɒz ɪt/
- /ˈæp.ə.zɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ap-uh-zit, uh-poz-it]
- /ˈæp ə zɪt, əˈpɒz ɪt/
Definitions of apposite word
- adjective apposite Something that is apposite is suitable for or appropriate to what is happening or being discussed. 3
- adjective apposite well suited for the purpose; appropriate; apt 3
- adjective apposite suited to the purpose; appropriate; apt 3
- adjective apposite suitable; well-adapted; pertinent; relevant; apt: an apposite answer. 1
- noun apposite Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something. 1
- adjective apposite apt, relevant 1
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Origin of apposite
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin appositus added to, put near (past participle of appōnere), equivalent to ap- ap-1 + positus placed (posi- place + -tus past participle suffix)
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Parts of speech for Apposite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apposite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
apposite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apposite
adj apposite
- germane — closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent: Please keep your statements germane to the issue.
- relevant — bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- timely — occurring at a suitable time; seasonable; opportune; well-timed: a timely warning.
adjective apposite
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- apt — An apt remark, description, or choice is especially suitable.
- pertinent — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
- to the point — a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
Antonyms for apposite
adj apposite
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
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