adj.
Being at once opportune and to the point. See synonyms at relevant.
adv.
- At an appropriate time; opportunely.
- By the way; incidentally: Apropos, where were you yesterday?
With regard to; concerning: Apropos our date for lunch, I can't go.
[French à propos : à, to (from Old French a , from Latin ad-; see ad-) + propos, purpose (from Latin prōpositum, neuter past participle of prōpōnere, to intend; see propose).]
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