apt
Origin of apt
synonym study for apt
usage note for apt
OTHER WORDS FROM apt
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What does apt mean?
Apt means inclined, disposed, or prone to, as in When Iām hungry, Iām apt to be cranky too.
Apt can also mean likely, as in Youāre more apt to pass the test if you study first.
Apt also describes something that is suitable or particularly fitting or relevant. An apt description, for example, is a description that is just right.
Finally, apt can also mean unusually intelligent or able to learn quickly and easily. Youāll most often hear it used in the phrase apt pupil or apt student.
Example: That is quite an apt observation coming from a novice.
Where does apt come from?
The first records of the term apt come from the 1300s. It comes from the Latin aptus, meaning āfitting or appropriate.ā
Apt. (including the period) is an abbreviation for both apartment and appointment. While the period is often used, it isnāt always. Keep an eye out for apt being used as a shortened form of one of these words. The surrounding text will often give you a clue what the writer means.
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What are some other forms related to apt?
- aptly (adverb)
- aptness (noun)
- overapt (adjective)
- overaptness (noun)
What are some synonyms for apt?
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How is apt used in real life?
People in negative moods pay more attention to fairness and are more apt to reject unfair offers.
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Try using apt!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for apt?
A. relevant
B. fitting
C. inappropriate
D. suitable