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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.
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."
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.
Apt means inclined, disposed, or prone to, as in When I’m hungry, I’m apt to be cranky too. Apt can also mean likely, as in You’re more apt to pass the test if you study first. Apt also describes something that is suitable or particularly fitting or relevant.
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.
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.
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.
