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MALAPROPOS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does malapropos mean? 

MALAPROPOS (adjective)
  The adjective MALAPROPOS has 1 sense:

1. of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied natureplay

  Familiarity information: MALAPROPOS used as an adjective is very rare.


MALAPROPOS (adverb)
  The adverb MALAPROPOS has 1 sense:

1. at an inconvenient timeplay

  Familiarity information: MALAPROPOS used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MALAPROPOS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature

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)


MALAPROPOS (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

At an inconvenient time

Synonyms:

inopportunely; malapropos

Context example:

she answered malapropos


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