Definition

Something that is very suitable or relevant to a particular situation or topic.

Example

Her comments were apposite to the discussion we were having about climate change.

Conversation

I found this quote that seems really apposite for our discussion.

Oh really? I love when that happens!

Yeah, it perfectly captures what we were talking about.

That's awesome! It’s great to have such apposite references.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Apposite is formed from "ad-" (meaning to or towards) and "ponere" (meaning to place). The word describes something that is placed appropriately or relevantly in relation to something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'placed towards' ('ad-') a situation or context — that's why apposite means relevant or appropriate.

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