adj
apropos
ap-ruh-POH
adj
1
Fitting or relevant to the situation at hand.
"His comment was apropos, given the topic of discussion."
prep
1
Regarding; concerning.
"Apropos of your question, I found some useful data."
How to Use Apropos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMeans "relevant" or "on the subject of," and is often used as "apropos of" to introduce a related comment.
When to use it
A fairly formal or literary word — more common in writing than everyday speech.
Common pairings
apropos of nothing
apropos of your comment
Word Forms
more apropos comparative, most apropos superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French à propos, literally "to the purpose."