The difference between Apropos and Touching
When used as prepositions, apropos means regarding or concerning, whereas touching means regarding.
When used as adjectives, apropos means of an appropriate or pertinent nature, whereas touching means provoking sadness and pity.
Apropos is also adverb with the meaning: by the way.
Touching is also noun with the meaning: the act by which something is touched.
check bellow for the other definitions of Apropos and Touching
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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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Touching as a verb:
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Touching as an adjective:
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
Examples:
"a touching story"
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Touching as a preposition (archaic):
Regarding; concerning.
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Touching as a noun:
The act by which something is touched.