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apposite [ap-uh-zit, uh-poz-it] Example Sentences
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apposite [ap-uh-zit, uh-poz-it]
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: pertinent
Synonyms: germane, relevant, suitable, timely
Antonyms: inappropriate
Main Entry: apropos
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: relevant, suitable
Synonyms: applicable, apposite, appropriate, apt, befitting, belonging, correct, fit, fitting, germane, kosher*, legit, material, on the button, on the nose, opportune, pertinent, proper, related, right, right on, seemly
Antonyms: inappropriate, irrelevant, unsuitable
Main Entry: apt
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: suitable
Synonyms: applicable, apposite, appropriate, apropos, befitting, correct, felicitous, fit, fitting, germane, happy, just, pertinent, proper, relevant, seemly, suitable, timely
Notes: apt is for general probabilities, likely is for specific probabilities; liable and prone indicate a probability arising as a regrettable consequence
Antonyms: incorrect, unsuitable
Example Sentences
  • Seldom have the old slogans seemed more apposite.
  • This remains apposite advice at a time when the peace process is in a fragile condition but strong in its fundamentals.
  • Revolutionary is an abused word in biotech, but here it is entirely apposite.
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Main Entry: cogent
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: effective
Synonyms: apposite, apt, compelling, conclusive, consequential, convictive, convincing, fitting, forceful, forcible, inducing, influential, irresistible, justified, meaningful, momentous, persuasive, pertinent, potent, powerful, puissant, relevant, satisfactory, satisfying, significant, solid, sound, strong, suasive, telling, urgent, valid, weighty, well-grounded
Antonyms: impotent, ineffective, invalid, weak
Main Entry: felicitous
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: appropriate, suitable
Synonyms: applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, convincing, fit, fitting, germane, happy, inspired, just, meet, neat, opportune, pat, pertinent, proper, propitious, relevant, seasonable, telling, timely, well-chosen, well-timed
Antonyms: improper, inappropriate, infelicitous, inopportune, unfitting, unsuitable, untimely
Main Entry: fit
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: suitable, appropriate
Synonyms: able, adapted, adequate, advantageous, apposite, apt, becoming, befitting, beneficial, capable, comely, comme il faut, competent, conformable, convenient, correct, correspondent, deserving, desirable, due, equipped, equitable, expedient, favorable, feasible, felicitous, fitted, fitting, good enough, happy, just, likely, meet, opportune, practicable, preferable, prepared, proper, qualified, ready, right, rightful, seasonable, seemly, tasteful, timely, trained, well-suited, wise, worthy
Antonyms: inadequate, inappropriate, incorrect, unfit, unsuitable, unsuited, unworthy
Main Entry: germane
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: appropriate
Synonyms: ad rem, akin, allied, applicable, applicative, applicatory, apposite, apropos, apt, cognate, connected, fitting, kindred, kosher*, legit, material, on target, on the button, on the nose, pertinent, proper, related, relating, relevant, right on, suitable, that's the ticket, to the point, to the purpose
Antonyms: improper, inappropriate, irrelevant, unfitting, unrelated, unsuitable
Main Entry: material
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: important, relevant
Synonyms: ad rem, applicable, applicative, apposite, apropos, big, cardinal, consequential, considerable, essential, fundamental, germane, grave, indispensable, intrinsic, key, meaningful, momentous, pertinent, pointful, primary, serious, significant, substantial, vital, weighty
Antonyms: immaterial, irrelevant, unimportant, unsubstantial
Main Entry: pat
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: relevant, suitable
Synonyms: apposite, apropos, apt, auspicious, felicitous, fitting, happy, neat, opportune, pertinent, propitious, rehearsed, timely, to the point
Antonyms: imprecise, inexact, irrelevant, unacceptable, unsuitable, wrong
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