English Dictionary
Definition of “apt”
apt (æpt
)
Definitions
adjective
- suitable for the circumstance or purpose; appropriate
- (postpositive; foll by an infinitive) having a tendency (to behave as specified)
- having the ability to learn and understand easily; clever (esp in the phrase an apt pupil)
Alternative Forms
ˈaptly adverb ˈaptness noun Word Origin
C14: from Latin aptus fitting, suitable, from apere to fasten
Synonyms
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appropriate,
timely,
right,
seemly,
fitting,
fit,
related,
correct,
belonging,
suitable,
relevant,
proper,
to the point,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
apposite,
apropos,
opportune,
germane,
to the purpose
meet,
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gifted,
skilled,
expert,
quick,
bright,
talented,
sharp,
capable,
smart,
prompt,
clever,
intelligent,
accomplished,
tasty,
ingenious,
skilful,
astute,
adroit,
teachable,
apt. (plural) apts.
Definitions
abbreviation for
- apartment
Usage examples
Con, dreamy and retiring, had been apt to stand back and hide behind her sisters.
Brent-Dyer, Elinor, Challenge for the Chalet School (1991)Should have exposure to structured methodology like ISO, CMM & should be apt in various aspects of Software Project Mgmt.
Business Today (2002)It's only the title we'd care to adapt: The Order of Magnitude might be more apt.
Globe and Mail (2003)At the Reichstag, a bagel might be a more apt word to describe his plan.
Independent (1999)Set too close together these small cubes are apt to look niggling.
Page, Russell, The Education of a Gardener (1994)
