apposite
adjective (formal)

- something that is apposite is suitable for or appropriate to what is happening or being discussed

- suitable; well-adapted; pertinent; relevant

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WORD ORIGIN

“Apposite”, from the 1620s, meaning "well-put or applied, appropriate" is from the Latin appositus, meaning "contiguous, neighbouring”.

This is the same usage it retains today, where "apposite" is used to describe something that is highly relevant or suitable to what is happening or being discussed. It can refer to comments, examples, comparisons, and more.

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APPOSITE REMARKS

- One day Herbert Beerbohm Tree encountered a man in the street staggering under the immense weight of a grandfather clock. "My good man,” Tree remarked, "why not carry a watch!?"

- James McNeill Whistler, known for his sharp wit, was once told by Oscar Wilde after hearing one of his clever remarks, "I wish I had said that." Whistler replied, "You will, Oscar, you will."

- Reporter to Mahatma Gandhi, "Mr. Gandhi, what do you think of Western Civilization?" Gandhi replied, "I think it would be a good idea."

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SYNONYMS

applicable, APPOSITE, appropriate, becoming, befitting, congruent, congruous, cut out for, fitting, germane, harmonious, ideal, in keeping (line with, order, place, in step with, tune), just right (the ticket), like a glove, made to order, matched, matching, on the button, on the mark, on the money (the nose), right, suitable, tailored, timely, to the point (the purpose), useful, well-suited (-timed), well chosen (judged, picked), what's called for (the doctor ordered)

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