The difference between Apropos and Malapropos
When used as adverbs, apropos means by the way, whereas malapropos means out of place.
When used as adjectives, apropos means of an appropriate or pertinent nature, whereas malapropos means out of place.
Apropos is also preposition with the meaning: regarding or concerning.
check bellow for the other definitions of Apropos and Malapropos
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Apropos as an adjective:
Of an appropriate or pertinent nature.
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Apropos as an adjective:
by the way, incidental.
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Apropos as a preposition:
Regarding or concerning.
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Apropos as an adverb:
By the way.
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Apropos as an adverb:
Timely; at a good time.
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Apropos as an adverb:
To the purpose; appropriately.
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Malapropos as an adjective:
out of place; inappropriate
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Malapropos as an adverb:
out of place; inappropriately