apt
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- inclined, disposed, given, liable, likely, of a mind, prone, ready
- appropriate, fitting, pertinent, relevant, suitable, to the point
- gifted, clever, quick, sharp, smart, talented

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Antonyms: inapt, inept
Contrasted words: averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath, doubtful, improbable, unlikely, awkward, clumsy, maladroit, laggard
Related Words: disposed, minded, predisposed, apposite, apropos, pertinent, relevant, compelling, convincing, telling, exact, nice, precise, alert, brainy, bright, gifted, talented

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

apt /æpt/ adjective
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: past participle of apere 'to fasten']

1. be apt to do something to have a natural tendency to do something Synonym : tend to:
Some of the staff are apt to arrive late on Mondays.

2. exactly right for a particular situation or purpose Synonym : appropriate:
‘Love at first sight’ is a very apt description of how he felt when he saw her.
apt for
The punishment should be apt for the crime.

3. an apt pupil/student formal a student who is quick to learn and understand Synonym : able
—aptness noun [uncountable]

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