apposite

adjective

ap·po·site ˈa-pə-zət How to pronounce apposite (audio)

: highly pertinent or appropriate : apt

apposite remarks

apposite examples

appositely adverb

appositeness noun

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Apposite and opposite sound so much alike that you would expect them to have a common ancestor—and they do: the Latin verb pōnere, which means "to place, set.” The prefixes that we see in the pair, ap- and op-, specify the kind of placement. Apposite is from appōnere, meaning “to place near,” and opposite is from oppōnere, one meaning of which is "to place (over or against).” Opposite is of course the far more common word, but apposite is useful too and is, ahem, apposite in descriptions of what is very appropriate or suitable for something, as in “an apposite comment.”

Example Sentences

enriched his essay on patriotism with some very apposite quotations from famous people on the subject

Recent Examples on the Web In one sense, the Italian humanists’ argument, as Mr. Hankins explains it, is both apposite and unassailable.

Barton Swaim, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 There does, though, seem to be one apposite fact missing from this puzzle: the fact that people grow up.

New York Times, 29 July 2022 Burns points to an apposite scene in the last episode, of an unspecified protest march across New York’s Brooklyn Bridge.

David Bloom, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2021 There is something apposite and almost ridiculously perfect about the fact that Margaret Howell’s 50th anniversary has come around in 2020.

Sarah Mower, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2020 In that regard, Mr. Obama seems an apposite speaker at Mandela’s centenary.

Peter Godwin, WSJ, 13 July 2018 Here Helmchen was in his element, finding apposite aural equivalents for each Beethoven marking and achieving special results in the 10th, presto, variation played staccato and light, and the whirlwind No. 23.

Alan Artner, chicagotribune.com, 11 June 2018 But times have changed, and the comparison of the two parades is only partly apposite.

William Neuman, New York Times, 23 May 2017 See More

apposite

adjective

as in relevant

having to do with the matter at hand enriched his essay on patriotism with some very apposite quotations from famous people on the subject

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

relevant
applicable
pertinent
apropos
germane
appropriate
pointed
relative
important
meaningful
useful
suitable
to the point
apt
fitting
material
significant
sensible
allowable
fit
admissible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

inapposite
irrelevant
immaterial
inapplicable
impertinent
extraneous
pointless
trivial
little
unimportant
trifling
frivolous
insignificant
minor
slight
meaningless
irrelative
inconsequential
negligible
useless
unsuitable
inappropriate
purposeless
inapt
inadmissible
senseless

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of apposite are applicable, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, and relevant. While all these words mean "relating to or bearing upon the matter in hand," apposite suggests a felicitous relevance.

add an apposite quotation to the definition

Although the words applicable and apposite have much in common, applicable suggests the fitness of bringing a general rule or principle to bear upon a particular case.

the rule is not applicable in this case

In some situations, the words apropos and apposite are roughly equivalent. However, apropos suggests being both relevant and opportune.

the quip was apropos

The words germane and apposite are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, germane may additionally imply a fitness for or appropriateness to the situation or occasion.

a point not germane to the discussion

While in some cases nearly identical to apposite, material implies so close a relationship that it cannot be dispensed with without serious alteration of the case.

facts material to the investigation

The synonyms pertinent and apposite are sometimes interchangeable, but pertinent stresses a clear and decisive relevance.

a pertinent observation

The words relevant and apposite can be used in similar contexts, but relevant implies a traceable, significant, logical connection.

found material relevant to her case

单词	apposite
释义	apposite adjective ap·po·site ˈa-pə-zət : highly pertinent or appropriate : apt apposite remarks apposite examples appositely adverb appositeness noun Did you know? Apposite and opposite sound so much alike that you would expect them to have a common ancestor—and they do: the Latin verb pōnere, which means "to place, set.” The prefixes that we see in the pair, ap- and op-, specify the kind of placement. Apposite is from appōnere, meaning “to place near,” and opposite is from oppōnere, one meaning of which is "to place (over or against).” Opposite is of course the far more common word, but apposite is useful too and is, ahem, apposite in descriptions of what is very appropriate or suitable for something, as in “an apposite comment.” Synonyms applicable apropos germane material pertinent pointed relative relevant See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences enriched his essay on patriotism with some very apposite quotations from famous people on the subject Recent Examples on the Web In one sense, the Italian humanists’ argument, as Mr. Hankins explains it, is both apposite and unassailable. Barton Swaim, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 There does, though, seem to be one apposite fact missing from this puzzle: the fact that people grow up. New York Times, 29 July 2022 Burns points to an apposite scene in the last episode, of an unspecified protest march across New York’s Brooklyn Bridge. David Bloom, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2021 There is something apposite and almost ridiculously perfect about the fact that Margaret Howell’s 50th anniversary has come around in 2020. Sarah Mower, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2020 In that regard, Mr. Obama seems an apposite speaker at Mandela’s centenary. Peter Godwin, WSJ, 13 July 2018 Here Helmchen was in his element, finding apposite aural equivalents for each Beethoven marking and achieving special results in the 10th, presto, variation played staccato and light, and the whirlwind No. 23. Alan Artner, chicagotribune.com, 11 June 2018 But times have changed, and the comparison of the two parades is only partly apposite. William Neuman, New York Times, 23 May 2017 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin appositus "situated near, ready at hand, suitable, apt," from past participle of appōnere "to place near, put or fit on, contribute as an additional element," from ap- ap- entry 1 + pōnere "to place, set, put in position" — more at position entry 1 First Known Use 1621, in the meaning defined above Legal Definition apposite adjective ap·po·site ˈa-pə-zət : highly pertinent or appropriate apposite adjective as in relevant having to do with the matter at hand enriched his essay on patriotism with some very apposite quotations from famous people on the subject Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance relevant applicable pertinent apropos germane appropriate pointed relative important meaningful useful suitable to the point apt fitting material significant sensible allowable fit admissible Antonyms & Near Antonyms inapposite irrelevant immaterial inapplicable impertinent extraneous pointless trivial little unimportant trifling frivolous insignificant minor slight meaningless irrelative inconsequential negligible useless unsuitable inappropriate purposeless inapt inadmissible senseless See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of apposite are applicable, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, and relevant. While all these words mean "relating to or bearing upon the matter in hand," apposite suggests a felicitous relevance. add an apposite quotation to the definition Although the words applicable and apposite have much in common, applicable suggests the fitness of bringing a general rule or principle to bear upon a particular case. the rule is not applicable in this case In some situations, the words apropos and apposite are roughly equivalent. However, apropos suggests being both relevant and opportune. the quip was apropos The words germane and apposite are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, germane may additionally imply a fitness for or appropriateness to the situation or occasion. a point not germane to the discussion While in some cases nearly identical to apposite, material implies so close a relationship that it cannot be dispensed with without serious alteration of the case. facts material to the investigation The synonyms pertinent and apposite are sometimes interchangeable, but pertinent stresses a clear and decisive relevance. a pertinent observation The words relevant and apposite can be used in similar contexts, but relevant implies a traceable, significant, logical connection. found material relevant to her case
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apposite

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