Where does “unapropos” come from?
unapropos (English) comes from English apropos, from French à propos — opportunely, at the right time, just in time; by...
unapropos (English): Not apropos
Definitions
- Not apropos
Ancestry of “unapropos”, step by step
unapropos traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English apropos
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | apropos | Of an appropriate or pertinent nature; by the... |
| 2 | French | à propos | opportunely, at the right time, just in time; by... |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |