C1 adverb Formel

apposite

/ˈæp.ə.zɪt/

Highly appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject. It describes a remark, example, or action that is perfectly suited for the circumstances at hand.

Exemples

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1

Her comment about the need for sustainability was apposite given the company's recent environmental report.

Her comment about the need for sustainability was highly relevant given the company's recent environmental report.

2

The judge found the attorney's citation of the 1924 case to be strikingly apposite to the current litigation.

The judge found the attorney's citation of the 1924 case to be remarkably appropriate to the current litigation.

3

I thought your joke about the long meeting was quite apposite, considering we'd been there for three hours.

I thought your joke about the long meeting was very fitting, considering we'd been there for three hours.

Famille de mots

Nom
appositeness
Adverbe
appositely
Adjectif
apposite
Apparenté
apposition
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'app' in 'apposite' as standing for 'application'. If something is apposite, it 'applies' perfectly to the situation.

Quiz rapide

The professor’s choice of metaphor was __________, perfectly capturing the complexity of the theory in simple terms.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : apposite

Exemples

1

Her comment about the need for sustainability was apposite given the company's recent environmental report.

everyday

Her comment about the need for sustainability was highly relevant given the company's recent environmental report.

2

The judge found the attorney's citation of the 1924 case to be strikingly apposite to the current litigation.

formal

The judge found the attorney's citation of the 1924 case to be remarkably appropriate to the current litigation.

3

I thought your joke about the long meeting was quite apposite, considering we'd been there for three hours.

informal

I thought your joke about the long meeting was very fitting, considering we'd been there for three hours.

4

The researcher provided several apposite illustrations to explain the complex biological process to the undergraduates.

academic

The researcher provided several suitable illustrations to explain the complex biological process to the undergraduates.

5

Please ensure that the examples used in the marketing presentation are apposite to our target demographic's needs.

business

Please ensure that the examples used in the marketing presentation are well-suited to our target demographic's needs.

Famille de mots

Nom
appositeness
Adverbe
appositely
Adjectif
apposite
Apparenté
apposition

Collocations courantes

apposite remark a fitting or relevant comment
strikingly apposite remarkably appropriate for the situation
apposite example a perfectly suited illustration
apposite to the discussion directly relevant to the current topic
find something apposite to judge something as being suitable

Phrases Courantes

highly apposite

extremely relevant or fitting

apposite to the point

perfectly suited to the main argument

an apposite analogy

a comparison that is perfectly suited to explain something

Souvent confondu avec

apposite vs opposite

Opposite refers to something contrary or reverse, whereas apposite means something is relevant or appropriate.

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Notes d'usage

Apposite is a sophisticated synonym for 'relevant' or 'fitting' and is primarily used in formal writing, legal contexts, or academic discussions to praise the precision of a thought.

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Erreurs courantes

The most common mistake is confusing 'apposite' with 'opposite' in spelling or pronunciation, leading to sentences that mean the reverse of what was intended.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'app' in 'apposite' as standing for 'application'. If something is apposite, it 'applies' perfectly to the situation.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'appositus', the past participle of 'apponere', meaning 'to put near' or 'to apply to'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Commonly used as an adjective followed by the preposition 'to' (e.g., apposite to the case). Often follows linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'appear'. Can be used as an attributive adjective preceding a noun (e.g., an apposite comment).
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Contexte culturel

In high-level British and American English debate, using 'apposite' indicates a high level of rhetorical precision and an extensive vocabulary.

Quiz rapide

The professor’s choice of metaphor was __________, perfectly capturing the complexity of the theory in simple terms.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : apposite

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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