CEFR C2

apposite

adjective

Meaning

Remarkably suitable or relevant to the matter at hand.

Examples

The professor's apposite example clarified the complex theory for all the students.
Her comments were so apposite that they immediately resolved the disagreement.

Synonyms: appropriate, pertinent, germane, felicitous

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apposite (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈæpəzɪt/

Definition

Remarkably suitable or relevant to the matter at hand.

Examples

The professor's apposite example clarified the complex theory for all the students.
Her comments were so apposite that they immediately resolved the disagreement.
Finding the apposite word in a foreign language can be challenging but rewarding.

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