MALAPROPOS


Meaning of MALAPROPOS in English

[ ˌmalaprə'pəʊ ]

formal

■ adverb inopportunely; inappropriately.

■ adjective inopportune; inappropriate.

Origin

C17: from Fr. mal à propos , from mal 'ill' + à 'to' + propos 'purpose'.

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