Apposite

14 Jan 09

Definition

(adjective) appropriate, relevant, well-suited; fit; positioned at rest in respect to another, be it side-to-side, front-to-front, back-to-back, or even three-dimensionally: in apposition

DFW's Sentence KFI management's explanation of "stimulating" is apposite, if a bit slippery.

My Sentence You don't have to agree with it, but all justification is apposite, given the perspective, or world view from which it springs.

01: DFW Source: The Host

02: Definition Source: Ninjawords

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