apposite Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
    pertinent; apt.
    • the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
    • an apt reply

WordNet

Ap"po*site adjective
Etymology
L. appositus, p. p. of apponere to set or put to; ad + ponere to put, place.
Definitions
  1. Very applicable; well adapted; suitable or fit; relevant; pat; -- followed by to; as, this argument is very apposite to the case. -- Ap"po*site*ly, adv. -- Ap"po*site*ness, n.

Webster 1913