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MALAPROPOS

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature

Classified under:

Adjectives

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

Classified under:

Adverbs

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