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INAPPOSITE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does inapposite mean?
• INAPPOSITE (adjective)
The adjective INAPPOSITE has 1 sense:
1. of an inappropriate or misapplied nature
Familiarity information: INAPPOSITE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of an inappropriate or misapplied nature
Synonyms:
inapposite; out of place
Similar:
malapropos (of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature)
Derivation:
inappositeness (inappropriateness)
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