apropos

American  

[ap-ruh-poh] / ˌæp rəˈpoʊ /

adverb

1. fitting; at the right time; to the purpose; opportunely.

2. Obsolete. by the way.

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adjective

1. opportune; pertinent.

   apropos remarks.

idioms

1. apropos of, with reference to; in respect or regard to.

   apropos of the preceding statement.

apropos British  

/ ˌæprəˈpəʊ /

adjective

1. appropriate; pertinent

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adverb

1. appropriately or pertinently

2. by the way; incidentally

3. (preposition) with regard to; in respect of

Etymology

Origin of apropos

First recorded in 1660–70; from French à propos literally, “to purpose,” from Latin ad prōpositum; ad-, proposition

Example Sentences

That is especially apropos for Andersen, which priced its initial public offering on Dec. 16.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though it’s hard to read Vonnegut without stumbling upon some apropos nuggets of wisdom, like this one from his novel “Slapstick:” “Fascists are inferior people who believe it when somebody tells them they’re superior.”

From Los Angeles Times

I’ll go another round with it in a more apropos ring.

From Los Angeles Times

Word arrived after a countdown clock to 12:12 a.m. — an apropos debut for news of her 12th album.

From Los Angeles Times

At a photo booth, guests grabbed signs with all sorts of corny, apropos quips for a retirement party: Having fun is my new job.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apt
• germane
• opportune
• pertinent