apt

¹apt

adj \ˈapt\

Definition of APT

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

: keenly intelligent and responsive <an apt pupil>

See Usage Discussion at liable

— apt·ly \ˈap(t)-lē\ adverb

— apt·ness \ˈap(t)-nəs\ noun

Examples of APT

1. “Stripe” is an apt name for the cat, since she has striped fur.
2. <that dog is apt to run off if you don't put him on a leash>

Origin of APT

Middle English, from Latin aptus, literally, fastened, from past participle of apere to fasten; akin to Latin apisci to grasp, obtain, apud near, Hittite ḫap- to attach

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to APT

Synonyms: prone, given, inclined, tending

Antonyms: improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecent, infelicitous, malapropos, misbecoming, unapt, unbecoming, unbeseeming, unfit, unfitting, unhappy, unmeet, unseemly, unsuitable, wrong

Related Words: choosing, preferring; disposed, liable, likely, minded, predisposed, willing

Near Antonyms: averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath (also loth or loathe), unwilling

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See Synonym Discussion at fit, quick

Rhymes with APT

napped, rapt