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malapropos

mal·ap·ro·pos

malapropos

 
pronunciation:
mae lae pr po
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
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part of speech: adjective
definition: not suited to the occasion; inappropriate.
antonyms:
apropos
similar words:
improper, unbecoming
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: at the wrong time; inappropriately.
antonyms:
apropos
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