Apt
/æpt/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
Exactly right or appropriate for a particular situation.
/æpt/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Suitable or appropriate in the circumstances.
His comment was apt for the situation.
💡 Simply: Just right for the situation.
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An apt analogy for the situation.
How It's Used
General
"The description of her character is quite apt."
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Quick to learn; intelligent.
/æpt/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
Academic
Having a natural tendency or skill.
He's an apt student.
💡 Simply: Quick to learn and understand.
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She's apt at solving puzzles.
How It's Used
Education
"She is apt to learn quickly."
Tip:Think of someone who is 'apt' to succeed.
From Middle English apt, from Old French apte, from Latin aptus "fit, suitable," from apere "to fasten, fit together.
The word has maintained a similar meaning throughout its history, primarily focusing on suitability and aptitude.