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MALAPROPOS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature
Classified under:
Similar:
inapposite; out of place (of an inappropriate or misapplied nature)
Also:
inappropriate (not suitable for a particular occasion etc)
Attribute:
appropriateness (the quality of being specially suitable)
Antonym:
apropos (of an appropriate or pertinent nature)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
At an inconvenient time
Example:
she answered malapropos
Synonyms:
inopportunely; malapropos
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