What does apropos mean?

at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos" introducing a different topic; in point of fact; "incidentally, I won't go to the party" of an appropriate or pertinent nature

What part of speech is apropos?

Apropos is an adverb and an adjective.

How many definitions does apropos have?

Apropos has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

Apropos Definition & Meaning

apropos

adverb

at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos"
introducing a different topic; in point of fact; "incidentally, I won't go to the party"

adjective

of an appropriate or pertinent nature

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Frequently asked questions

What does apropos mean?: at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos" introducing a different topic; in point of fact; "incidentally, I won't go to the party" of an appropriate or pertinent nature
What part of speech is apropos?: Apropos is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does apropos have?: Apropos has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).