Apropos

//ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ//

Word Type

Adverb

Adverb

Adjective

Preposition

Noun

Adjective

The word "apropos" can be used as adverb, adverb, adjective, preposition, noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

malapropos malapropos

Derived Terms

apronym apropos of apropos of nothing unapropos

Related Terms

appropriate by way incidental pertinent timely

Similar Terms

apposite appropriate apt pertinent pertinent

Synonym Network

about by way incidentally seasonably

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