B2 adjective 중립

apropos

/ˌæprəˈpoʊ/

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

예시

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1

His joke about the weather was very apropos given the sudden thunderstorm.

His joke about the weather was very fitting considering the sudden thunderstorm.

2

The committee found his suggestions to be highly apropos to the current crisis.

The committee found his suggestions to be very relevant to the current crisis.

3

That's an apropos outfit for a 1920s themed party.

That is a suitable outfit for a 1920s themed party.

어휘 가족

명사
appropriateness
부사
apropos
형용사
apropos
관련
relevance
💡

암기 팁

Think of the French phrase 'à propos', which literally means 'to the purpose'. If something is apropos, it fits the purpose of the moment perfectly.

빠른 퀴즈

The professor's anecdote was ______ to the lecture on ethics.

정답!

정답은: apropos

예시

1

His joke about the weather was very apropos given the sudden thunderstorm.

everyday

His joke about the weather was very fitting considering the sudden thunderstorm.

2

The committee found his suggestions to be highly apropos to the current crisis.

formal

The committee found his suggestions to be very relevant to the current crisis.

3

That's an apropos outfit for a 1920s themed party.

informal

That is a suitable outfit for a 1920s themed party.

4

The author provides an apropos illustration of the theory in the third chapter.

academic

The author provides a pertinent illustration of the theory in the third chapter.

5

The manager's comments regarding efficiency were quite apropos during the quarterly review.

business

The manager's comments regarding efficiency were very applicable during the quarterly review.

어휘 가족

명사
appropriateness
부사
apropos
형용사
apropos
관련
relevance

자주 쓰는 조합

highly apropos extremely relevant
remarkably apropos notably fitting
apropos comment a relevant remark
quite apropos fairly appropriate
apropos timing perfectly timed

자주 쓰는 구문

apropos of nothing

without any connection to what was previously said

apropos of the subject

concerning or regarding the subject

very apropos

extremely fitting for the moment

자주 혼동되는 단어

apropos vs appropriate

'Appropriate' is a more common general-purpose adjective, while 'apropos' often implies perfect timing or a specific relevance to a conversation.

apropos vs approximate

'Approximate' means close to the actual, while 'apropos' means relevant or fitting.

📝

사용 참고사항

Apropos can be used as an adjective (meaning relevant) or as a preposition followed by 'of' (meaning 'concerning'). When used as an adjective, it usually follows the verb 'to be'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often misspell the word as 'appropose' or forget that the 's' at the end is silent. Some also use 'apropos' when they simply mean 'good' rather than specifically 'relevant'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the French phrase 'à propos', which literally means 'to the purpose'. If something is apropos, it fits the purpose of the moment perfectly.

📖

어원

Borrowed from the French phrase 'à propos', literally meaning 'to the purpose' or 'to the point'.

문법 패턴

Used as a predicative adjective: 'The remark was apropos.' Used as a preposition with 'of': 'Apropos of your earlier point...' The final 's' is silent.
🌍

문화적 맥락

The word is frequently used in intellectual or high-level professional discussions to transition between topics or to validate the relevance of a contribution.

빠른 퀴즈

The professor's anecdote was ______ to the lecture on ethics.

정답!

정답은: apropos

관련 단어

presolvful

C1

A specialized noun referring to a preliminary batch of information or the initial capacity required to begin resolving a complex issue. It describes the state of having gathered enough preparatory elements to initiate a formal solution process.

dephotoation

C1

Describes the intentional removal or degradation of photographic qualities and realistic details to achieve a stylized or abstract visual effect. It is primarily used in digital art and media theory to define a shift away from high-fidelity realism.

semiprobine

C1

To conduct a preliminary or partial investigation into a system, process, or subject to assess initial conditions or feasibility. It is typically used in technical or analytical contexts to describe a non-exhaustive initial scan performed before committing to a full-scale inquiry.

bivenship

C1

Pertaining to the legal framework or status derived from the Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents precedent, which allows individuals to sue federal officials for constitutional violations. It describes the specific remedial and procedural characteristics of such legal actions within the federal court system.

monoultimive

C1

Describes the single, final element or unique terminal point in a specific sequence or process. It is used to emphasize that there is only one concluding step or outcome possible in a given logical or physical progression.

hypersancttion

C1

A hypersancttion refers to an exceptionally severe, multi-layered, or totalizing penalty imposed by an authority or governing body. It describes a level of punishment or restriction that goes far beyond standard disciplinary measures, often aiming to completely isolate the target economically or socially.

informate

C1

A term referring to the information or data automatically generated by a computerized process, which provides visibility into the underlying activities of an organization. Unlike simple automation, which merely replaces human labor, this concept focuses on the capacity of technology to translate processes into readable information for analysis.

intrajudcy

C1

To conduct an internal evaluation or legal assessment within an organization or specific body to resolve a conflict or issue before it is moved to an external authority. This verb describes the process of deliberate internal adjudication used to maintain control over institutional standards.

unifacion

C1

Unification is the process of combining or merging separate parts, organizations, or countries into a single, cohesive whole. It refers to the structural or conceptual act of creating a unified entity from diverse components.

hyperclaudal

C1

Describing a state of extreme closure, excessive isolation, or severe restriction within a system or structure. It is frequently used in technical, theoretical, or test-specific contexts to denote a high degree of impenetrability that prevents external interaction or influence.

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