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apposite

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective apposite has 1 sense
  1. apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent - being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"
    Antonym: malapropos (indirect, via apropos)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Apposite

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Suitable or relevant to a particular situation or topic.

Sample Sentence: The author used apposite examples to support his argument.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Capable of being easily understood or grasped; clear and precise.

Sample Sentence: The teacher provided apposite explanations that helped the students understand the complex topic.


Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a suitable or relevant manner.

Sample Sentence: She presented her findings appositely, linking them to previous research.


Part of Speech: Noun (Rare)

Sense 1: A word or phrase placed in close proximity to another word or phrase to provide clarification or explanation.

Sample Sentence: The apposite in the sentence added clarity to its meaning.


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