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adjective
- 1. appropriate or suitable in the circumstances: "the theme could not be more apt" Similar Opposite
- 2. having a tendency to do something: "he is apt to be swayed by irrational considerations" Similar Opposite
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APT definition: 1. suitable or right for a particular situation: 2. to be likely to do something or to often do…. Learn more.
1. : unusually fitted or qualified : ready. proved an apt tool in the hands of the conspirators. 2. a. : having a tendency : likely. plants apt to suffer from drought. b. : ordinarily disposed : inclined. apt to accept what is plausible as true. 3. : suited to a purpose. especially : being to the point. an apt quotation. 4.
to be likely to do something or to often do something: The kitchen roof is apt to (= likely to) leak when it rains. See more. apt adjective (ABLE) formal. having a natural ability or skill: We have some particularly apt students in the class this year. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. apt. noun [ C ] abbreviation for apartment.
Something apt is perfectly appropriate, clever and well-suited to the matter at hand. If your room is small and dark, “cave-like” would be an apt description. The wee cousin of aptitude , apt has the same root meaning of "strength and ideal appropriateness."
Apt, pertinent, relevant all refer to something suitable or fitting. Apt means to the point and particularly appropriate: an apt comment. Pertinent means pertaining to the matter in hand: a pertinent remark. Relevant means directly related to and important to the subject: a relevant opinion.
apt means to the point and particularly appropriate: an apt comment. pertinent means pertaining to the matter in hand: a pertinent remark. relevant means directly related to and important to the subject: a relevant opinion.
1. suitable for the circumstance or purpose; appropriate. 2. ( postpositive; foll by an infinitive) having a tendency (to behave as specified) 3. having the ability to learn and understand easily; clever (esp in the phrase an apt pupil) [C14: from Latin aptus fitting, suitable, from apere to fasten] ˈaptly adv.
Having a natural tendency; inclined. She is apt to take offense easily. American Heritage. Tending or inclined; likely. Apt to rain. Webster's New World. Quick to learn or understand. An apt student. Webster's New World. More Adjective Definitions (4) Synonyms: meet. happy. correct. befitting. becoming. fitting. felicitous.
APT definition: 1. suitable for a particular situation: 2. to often do something: . Learn more.
Definition of apt adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
