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Term: Inappositeness

Definition:

The state or quality of being irrelevant or lacking appropriateness; the lack of suitability or relevance in a particular context.

Examples:

Noun:

• The inappositeness of his comments during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
• I could sense the inappositeness of her suggestion in relation to the current discussion.

Related Adjective:

• The professor criticized the inapposite argument given by the student.
• Her remark turned out to be completely inapposite to the topic being discussed.

Related Adverb:

• The speaker addressed the audience inappositely, resulting in confusion.
• He responded inappositely to the question and received disapproving glares.

Related Verb (Inapposite):

• The idea presented during the brainstorming session was deemed inapposite by the team.
• She inappositely suggested a solution that was entirely unrelated to the problem.

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