Where does “apropos” come from?
Apropos comes from French à propos, literally meaning "to the purpose" or "concerning the matter at hand."
apropos (English): Of an appropriate or pertinent nature; by the...
Definitions
- Of an appropriate or pertinent nature; by the...
Ancestry of “apropos”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | à propos | opportunely, at the right time, just in time; by... |
Words derived from “apropos”