Definition of Aptness in English :

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Aptness meaning in English

Meaning of Aptness in English

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Aptness pronunciation in English

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Aptness

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Noun

1. aptness, propensity

a disposition to behave in a certain way

Example Sentences:
'the aptness of iron to rust'
'the propensity of disease to spread'

2. appositeness, aptness

appropriateness for the occasion

Example Sentences:
'the phrase had considerable aptness'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Aptness

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adjective
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)
Word forms: plural apts.abbreviation for
apartment

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Aptness

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adjective
1. 
suited to its purpose; appropriate; fitting
an apt remark
2. 
tending or inclined; likely
apt to rain
3. 
quick to learn or understand
an apt student
4.  Archaic
ready; prepared
apartment

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Aptness

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adj.
1. Exactly suitable; appropriate: an apt reply.
2. Having a natural tendency; inclined: She is apt to take offense easily. See Usage Note at liable.
3. Quick to learn or understand: an apt student.

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