apposite

Meanings

• adjective

  placing or used as a substitute for something else, especially more effective or appropriate

• adjective

  suitable or appropriate

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈa.pə.zɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

to the point

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apposite
posites , opposites , hodosotes

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Variants

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apposite , appositely , appositeness , appositenesses

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Etymology

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From Latin appositus, past participle of apponere, meaning 'to place near' or 'to set against'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'apposite' comes from the Latin word 'appositus', which means 'placed near'.

2. Appositive phrases are commonly used in writing to make the meaning of a sentence clearer and more effective.

3. Apposition is a logical relationship between two expressions that are equivalent in meaning, and is used in various fields such as logic, linguistics, and philosophy.

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Related Concepts

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1. appositive phrase: A phrase that renames or explains a noun or noun phrase by placing it next to or modifying it, using commas to set it apart.

2. apposition: The relationship between two expressions that are equivalent in meaning, often used in logic and linguistics.

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Culture

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Apposite is a term used in various fields such as law, literature, and logic. In law, apposite refers to a statement or argument that is exactly relevant and appropriate to the matter at hand. In literature, appositive phrases are used to explain or clarify a noun or noun phrase. In logic, apposition refers to the relationship between two expressions that are equivalent in meaning.

How to Memorize "apposite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the meaning of 'apposite' as something that is placed near or used as a substitute for something else, and is more effective or appropriate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'apposite' with the idea of something that is fitting, suitable, or appropriate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Apposite is A Proper Substitute' to remember the meaning of the word.

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