Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not pertinently; not suitably.
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Examples
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He therefore not inappositely calls him, in this letter to Calvin,
The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) Henry Martyn Baird
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There is no need for the writer of fiction to be an expert on any subject but his own; on the contrary, it is hurtful to him, since, human nature being weak, he is hard put to it to resist the temptation of inappositely using his special knowledge.
The Summing Up Maugham, W Somerset 1938
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At this very moment, very inappositely for the Cat's hint, the Trout made his appearance; and the Fox looking significantly at her, said:
Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor Thomas L. Masson 1900
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"Did you not come from France -- from Dijon, recently?" went on Leoline, rather inappositely, as it struck her hearer.
The Midnight Queen May Agnes Fleming 1860
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And yet I may, not very inappositely, make a previous remark.
Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance Thomas Frognall Dibdin 1811
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HR 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, which includes the Financial Stability Improvement Act and contains the inappositely named Subtitle F -
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HR 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, which includes the Financial Stability Improvement Act and contains the inappositely named Subtitle F -
Financial Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeking Alpha 2009
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