apposite
[adjective]
having the quality of being appropriate or closely connected to the subject or situation at hand
Ex:
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apropos
[adjective]
relevant, suitable, or appropriate in a given context or situation
Ex:
The
choice
of
music
for
the
event
was
entirely
apropos
and
set
the
perfect
mood
.
commensurate
[adjective]
suitable in comparison to something else, like quality, extent, size, etc.
Ex:
His
job
title
is
commensurate
with
his
extensive
expertise
in
the
field
.
condign
[adjective]
appropriate and fitting, especially in reference to punishment or reward that matches the severity or merit of the action
Ex:
The
hero
received
condign
praise
for
her
bravery
.
congruence
[noun]
the state of being in agreement or harmony
Ex:
Their
values
showed
remarkable
congruence
,
making
collaboration
easy
.
canon
[noun]
generally accepted rules or principles, especially those that are considered as fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
Ex:
The
scientific method
is
a
fundamental
part
of
the
canon
of
modern
science
,
providing
a
framework
for
conducting
experiments
and
analyzing
data
.
felicitous
[adjective]
fitting for the occasion, accurately expressing what is intended
Ex:
Her
description
of
the
event
provided
just
the
right
mix
of
humor
and
insight
in
a
truly
felicitous
manner
.
fidelity
[noun]
accuracy with which a copy or reproduction matches the original
Ex:
The
model
's
fidelity
impressed
the
engineers
.
incongruity
[noun]
lack of harmony, consistency, or compatibility between two or more elements
Ex:
The
painting
's
vibrant
colors
created
an
incongruity
with
its
somber
subject matter
.
pertinent
[adjective]
highly appropriate to a particular matter or situation
Ex:
The
report
contains
only
the
most
pertinent
information
needed
for
decision-making
.
criterion
[noun]
a standard model which one uses as a reference when judging something
Ex:
Expert-reviewed
research
studies
are
often
considered
the
gold standard
criterion
for
determining
the
validity
of
scientific
claims
.
germane
[adjective]
having the quality of being closely connected to the subject at hand in a way that is appropriate
Ex:
His
insights
were
germane
to
understanding
the
new
marketing
strategy
.
incongruous
[adjective]
peculiar and not like what is considered suitable or appropriate for a situation
Ex:
Her
humorous
remarks
were
incongruous
with
the
serious
nature
of
the
board meeting
.
tantamount
[adjective]
equivalent in effect, value, or meaning
Ex:
Skipping
the
safety
checks
is
tantamount
to
risking
everyone
's
lives
.
to behoove
[verb]
to be beneficial to act in a certain way
Ex:
It
behooves
us
to
act
swiftly
in times
of
crisis
.
paradigm
[noun]
a very typical example or model of something that sets a standard or pattern
Ex:
The
artist
’s
work
serves
as
a
paradigm
of
the
abstract
expressionist
movement
.