inappositeness

/in'æpəzitnis/

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Word: Inappositeness

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Inappositeness refers to the quality of being inappropriate or not suitable in a particular context. When something is inapposite, it does not fit well with what is being discussed or is not relevant to the situation.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "inappositeness" when you want to describe something that is not fitting or suitable for a specific situation or topic. It is often used in more formal contexts.

Examples:

1. Basic Example: "The speaker’s jokes were marked by inappositeness, as they were unrelated to the serious topic of the conference."
2. Advanced Example: "Inappositeness in her remarks during the meeting led to confusion and detracted from the main agenda."

Word Variants:

• Inapposite (adjective): Describing something that is not appropriate or suitable. Example: "His inapposite comments during the discussion were distracting."
• Inappositely (adverb): Describes how something is done in an inappropriate manner. Example: "She inappositely referenced an unrelated incident to make her point."

Different Meanings:

• While "inappositeness" primarily refers to the lack of appropriateness, it can also imply a disconnect between expressions and the context in which they are used.

Synonyms:

• Inappropriateness
• Irrelevance
• Unsuitability
• Incongruity

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Idiom: "Out of place" can be used similarly to describe something that does not fit well in a situation. Example: "His comments were completely out of place during the serious discussion."
• Phrasal Verb: "Miss the mark" can imply that something is inappropriate or unsuitable. Example: "Her attempt to lighten the mood missed the mark, given the seriousness of the topic."

Summary:

Inappositeness is a formal noun used to describe situations or comments that are not appropriate for the context.

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Noun

1. inappropriateness
   • greater inaptness of expression would be hard to imagine

Synonyms

• inaptness