apropos
pronunciation
How to pronounce apropos in British English:
UK [ˌæprəˈpəʊ]
How to pronounce apropos in American English:
US [ˌæprəˈpoʊ]
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- Adjective:
- of an appropriate or pertinent nature
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- Adverb:
- by the way
- at an opportune time
Word Origin
- apropos (adv.)
- 1660s, "opportunely," from French à propos "to the purpose," from propos "thing said in conversation, talk; purpose, plan," from Latin propositium "purpose," past participle of proponere "to set forth, propose" (see propound). Meaning "as regards" is 1761, from French. As an adjective, "to the point or purpose," from 1690s.
Example
- 1. Apropos of what you were just saying .
- 2. Apropos what you said yesterday , I think you were right .
- 3. Apropos , do you find the new radio set satisfactory ?
- 4. You 'll find the last paragraph extremely apropos .
- 5. Apropos your brother , I 'll front him later .