apposite
adjective
Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something; very appropriate and relevant to what is being said or done.
Etymology
From Latin "appositus," past participle of "apponere" (to put near), from "ad" (to) + "ponere" (to put). Something placed appropriately next to the topic.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"His comments were entirely apposite to the discussion."
- 2.
"She chose an apposite quotation to open her speech."
- 3.
"The example was particularly apposite given recent events."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
Related Words
Fun Fact
Not to be confused with "opposite." Apposite and opposite are nearly antonyms—opposite means contrary or facing away, while apposite means fitting alongside. The prefix "ap-" (to) differs from "op-" (against).
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (A, P, P, O, S, I, T, E)
Scrabble Value: 12 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "AP" at the start of words.
Put Your Vocabulary to the Test!
Ready to find words like "apposite" in a puzzle? Try today's Zabble challenge!