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of an appropriate or pertinent nature

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  1. adj. of an appropriate or pertinent nature
  2. adv. at an opportune time
  3. adv. introducing a different topic
  4. 1. word/opportunely">Opportunely or word/opportune">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.
  5. i:18/r:82 a. of an appropriate or pertinent nature