aprosos Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ap"ro*sos` adjective & adverb

Etymology

F. propos; (L. ad) + propos purpose, L. proposium plan, purpose, fr. proponere to propose. See Propound.

Definitions

1. Opportunely or opportune; seasonably or seasonable.

   A tale extremely apropos. Pope.

2. By the way; to the purpose; suitably to the place or subject; -- a word used to introduce an incidental observation, suited to the occasion, though not strictly belonging to the narration.