# apropos

/ˌæpɹəˈpoʊ/ (US) · /ˌæpɹəpˈəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/apropos
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

describing something that is very suitable or appropriate for the situation. It is a formal way to say that something fits perfectly.

For teachers: suitable, relevant, or appropriate to the circumstances. Often used in the phrase 'apropos of nothing' to indicate a sudden, unrelated topic change.

## Examples

- The speaker's comment was apropos of the current debate.
- The manager's suggestion was apropos of the new safety regulations we are discussing today.
- The author's final chapter is apropos of the entire narrative, tying together the various thematic threads that had been introduced in the earlier chapters.

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