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Definition of apposite adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

apposite

adjective
 
/ˈæpəzɪt/
 
/ˈæpəzɪt/
(formal)
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  1. apposite (to something) very appropriate for a particular situation or in relation to something
    • Her remarks are extremely apposite to the present discussion.
    • His conclusions remain apposite today.
    Word Originlate 16th cent.: from Latin appositus, past participle of apponere ‘apply’, from ad- ‘towards’ + ponere ‘put’.
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