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- DictionaryAp·ro·pos/ˌaprəˈpō/
preposition
- 1. with reference to; concerning: "she remarked apropos of the initiative, “It's not going to stop the abuse.”"
adjective
- 1. very appropriate to a particular situation: "the composer's reference to child's play is apropos"
1. : at an opportune time : seasonably. Your letter arrived apropos. 2. : by way of interjection or further comment : with regard to the present topic. Did you know? Apropos wears its ancestry like a badge—or a beret.
APROPOS definition: 1. used to introduce something that is related to or connected with something that has just been…. Learn more.
Apropos means regarding or appropriate to, as in: Apropos of your interest in fishing, your grandfather gave you his set of championship lures, rods, reels and lucky tackle box. Apropos is a useful word to learn. But first you have to know how to pronounce it: AP-rə-pō.
Apropos definition: fitting; at the right time; to the purpose; opportunely.. See examples of APROPOS used in a sentence.
1. At an appropriate time; opportunely. 2. By the way; incidentally: Apropos, where were you yesterday? prep. With regard to; concerning: Apropos our date for lunch, I can't go.
APROPOS meaning: 1. used to introduce something that is related to or connected with something that has just been…. Learn more.
Apropos or apropos of is used to introduce something that you are going to say that is related to the subject you have just been talking about.
Essentially, it signifies that something is 'to the purpose' or 'to the point' in a given discussion or circumstance. The word's origins in French contribute to its sense of precision and timeliness, emphasizing the idea that what is 'apropos' is exactly what is needed or fitting for the occasion.
Something which is apropos, or apropos of, a subject or event, is connected with it or relevant to it. [ formal ] All my suggestions apropos the script were accepted.
At an appropriate time; opportunely. American Heritage. At the right time; opportunely.
