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- [in-ap-uh-zit]
- /ɪnˈæp ə zɪt/
- /ɪn.ˈæ.pə.zɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ap-uh-zit]
- /ɪnˈæp ə zɪt/
Definitions of inapposite word
- adjective inapposite not apposite; not pertinent. 1
- noun inapposite Out of place; inappropriate. 1
- adjective inapposite not appropriate or pertinent; unsuitable 0
- adjective inapposite not apposite; irrelevant 0
- adjective inapposite inappropriate, not suitable for the situation. 0
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Origin of inapposite
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; in-3 + apposite
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Parts of speech for Inapposite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inapposite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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inapposite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inapposite
adj inapposite
- additional — Additional things are extra things apart from the ones already present.
- immaterial — of no essential consequence; unimportant.
- incidental — happening or likely to happen in an unplanned or subordinate conjunction with something else.
- unnecessary — not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
- supplementary — Also, supplemental. of the nature of or forming a supplement; additional.
adjective inapposite
- misplaced — to put in a wrong place.
- misguided — misled; mistaken: Their naive actions were a misguided attempt to help the poor.
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
- extraneous — Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
- extrinsic — Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.
Antonyms for inapposite
adj inapposite
- relevant — bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
- needed — necessary, required, or wanted (usually used in combination): a much-needed vacation.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- pertinent — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
adjective inapposite
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
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