aptness

noun

Definition of aptnessnext
1
as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior an unfortunate aptness to interrupt people in mid sentence

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Relevance

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2
as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting I'd question the aptness of that goofy sympathy card

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Recent Examples of aptness These musical moments turn into flights of fancy where the director fully embraces the medium’s aptness for whimsy. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptness
  1. tendency
  2. appropriateness
  3. way
  4. relevance
  5. proneness
  6. applicability
  7. validity
  8. usefulness
Noun
  • Some breeds are more genetically prone to these obsessive compulsive cats tendencies.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Except her version of fun involves vengeance, sly righteousness and the exposure of humanity’s darker tendencies.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • After a presentation and discussion on April 14, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.
    — Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of appropriateness
Noun
  • How to Style It Scandi bobs work for pretty much anyone, and there are so many different ways to wear them.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of way
Noun
  • Nike has global scale, athlete relationships, product history, distribution reach, and cultural relevance that most companies would love to have.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Chief Deputy Utah County Attorney Chad Grunander questioned the relevance of bringing in Oliver as a witness.
    — Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • The council in 2024 rejected a 498-unit apartment complex nearby in Deer Canyon over similar concerns related to evacuations and the area’s proneness to blazes.
    — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Both Max’s debut LP, Heaven & Hell, and her sophomore album, Diamonds and Dancefloors, were pushed back for release because of leaks, and Max has addressed her music’s proneness to making its way online before release in the past.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2025
Definition of proneness
Noun
  • Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability.
    — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026
  • Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of applicability
Noun
  • The photo only led to more questions about McConnell’s health as many people doubted the photo’s validity.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 July 2026
  • Garbrandt didn’t really complain after Dean’s decision, and that’s a major indicator of the validity of the ref’s decision.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of validity
Noun
  • Their focus is on speed, reusability and homegrown security rather than payload, limiting their usefulness for the military.
    — Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • But even though the company had quickly grown into a market leader, Bensamoun kept hearing customers complain about the device's usefulness.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of usefulness

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“Aptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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