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apropos

adjective adverb

of an appropriate or pertinent nature

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Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
PR
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ

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adjective

  1. of an appropriate or pertinent nature

adverb

  1. introducing a different topic

    “incidentally, I won't go to the party”

adverb

  1. at an opportune time

    “your letter arrived apropos”

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Example Sentences

incidentally, I won't go to the party
your letter arrived apropos

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