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APPOSITE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word apposite. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word apposite. (close relations)
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appositeness

Best Alternative Words for APPOSITE

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apt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

• at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

• mentally quick and resourceful

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

pertinent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

applicable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of being applied; having relevance

appropriate
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

verb

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

appurtenant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• furnishing added support

becoming
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective satellite

• according with custom or propriety

• displaying or setting off to best advantage

congruous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• corresponding in character or kind

adjective satellite

• suitable or appropriate together

consonant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a speech sound that is not a vowel

• a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant

adjective satellite

• involving or characterized by harmony

• in keeping

fitting
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
noun

• making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

• a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system

• (usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)

• putting clothes on to see whether they fit

adjective satellite

• in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

• being precisely fitting and right

germane
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relevant and appropriate

proper
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

adjective satellite

• having all the qualities typical of the thing specified

• limited to the thing specified

• appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs

relevant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

suitable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

• worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

to the point
adjective satellite

• having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

Best Hypernyms For APPOSITE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for apposite, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
appropriate apt fitting relevant suitable

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