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adjective
- 1. appropriate or suitable in the circumstances: "the theme could not be more apt" Similar Opposite
- 2. having a tendency to do something: "he is apt to be swayed by irrational considerations" Similar Opposite
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APT is an adjective that can mean suitable, likely, or able. It can also be an abbreviation for apartment. Learn how to use APT in different contexts with definitions, synonyms, and examples.
Apt is an adjective that means suitable, fitting, or ready for a purpose or situation. It can also mean having a tendency, inclined, or quick to learn. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage guide.
APT meaning: 1. suitable or right for a particular situation: 2. to be likely to do something or to often do…. Learn more.
Apt, pertinent, relevant all refer to something suitable or fitting. Apt means to the point and particularly appropriate: an apt comment. Pertinent means pertaining to the matter in hand: a pertinent remark. Relevant means directly related to and important to the subject: a relevant opinion.
Something apt is perfectly appropriate, clever and well-suited to the matter at hand. If your room is small and dark, “cave-like” would be an apt description. The wee cousin of aptitude , apt has the same root meaning of "strength and ideal appropriateness."
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word APT in British and American English. APT can be an adjective meaning suitable, likely, or clever, or an abbreviation for apartment.
Definition of apt adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
