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    [Adjective]  | "ap*po*site" | \ ˈa-pə-zət \


    1: highly pertinent or appropriate : apt


    Origin: 1621 ;

     Borrowed from Latin appositus "situated near, ready at hand, suitable, apt," from past participle of appōnere "to place near, put or fit on, contribute as an additional element," from ap- {see: |ap-:1|ad-} + pōnere "to place, set, put in position" {mat|position:1|};

    [Adjective]  | "apposite" 


    1: having to do with the matter at hand;


      * e.g., " ... enriched his essay on patriotism with some very apposite quotations from famous people on the subject "





     [ "appositives" ]

    1: Creatures who inhabit the dense forests of North America and High School literature books, in search of lazy students and grammtical errors. Though, they carry out their grim duties will a smile on their face. Always.

      * e.g.,  ... I was nearly slain by a rabid appositive, but Mr. Voltaire beat it with a club before it's sharp-fanged smile tore me to shreads. I'll definitely complete my homework from now on! 

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