Definition

The quality of being relevant or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

Example

The appositeness of her comments made the discussion much more engaging.

Conversation

Have you noticed the appositeness of her comments during the meeting?

Yeah, I thought they were really on point and relevant.

Exactly! It made the discussion so much more productive.

I agree, her insights really helped clarify our goals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appositeness is formed from "apposite" (from Latin "appositus", meaning placed near or appropriate) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality of being appropriate or relevant to a particular situation.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'placed near' or 'appropriate' — that's what appositeness means, the quality of being suitable for the context.

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