apropos meaning and definition

APROPOS adjective

Definition of apropos (adjective)

1. of an appropriate or pertinent nature
   • antonym: malapropos

APROPOS adverb

Definition of apropos (adverb)

1. at an opportune time
   • "your letter arrived apropos"
   • synonyms: seasonably, timely, well-timed
2. introducing a different topic; in point of fact
   • "incidentally, I won't go to the party"
   • synonyms: by the bye, by the way, incidentally