adjective
1.
Synonyms: relevant , ad rem, applicative, applicatory, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointful
Related Word: alliable, associable, compatible, congenial, connective
Contrasted words: incompatible, uncongenial; inappropriate, unfit, unsuitable
Antonyms: inapplicable
2.
Synonyms: fit 1, appropriate, apt, befitting, felicitous, fitting, happy, just, meet, suitable
Related Word: correct, good, seemly
Idioms: as it ought to be, as it should be
Contrasted words: improper, incorrect