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

单词	appositeness
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 appositeness noun as in aptness the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting questioned the appositeness of such racy illustrations to a serious text on human sexuality Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance aptness appropriateness relevance validity usefulness rightness applicability suitability relevancy propriety seemliness suitableness felicity fittingness fitness properness pertinence happiness harmoniousness felicitousness congruity agreeableness acceptability convenience expediency compatibility adequacy materiality satisfactoriness adequateness expedience bearing justifiability serviceableness connection Antonyms & Near Antonyms unfitness unsuitability infelicity wrongness incongruity incompatibility inappropriateness impropriety inappositeness inexpediency disagreeableness incongruence unseemliness inaptness irrelevance inapplicability immateriality irrelevancy incongruousness meaninglessness inexpedience improperness unbecomingness pointlessness inharmoniousness See More
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apposite

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