apt

/æpt/
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apt

An apt student quickly grasps the new math concept.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having a natural tendency; inclined, likely: Used to indicate a habitual or probable action or state.
    • Appropriate, fitting, or suitable: Used to describe something that is particularly relevant or well-chosen for a situation.
    • Quick to learn; intelligent: Used to describe a person who is clever or adept at learning.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • He is apt to forget his keys. (This shows a natural tendency or likelihood.)
    • That is an apt description of the problem. (This shows something is fitting or suitable.)
    • She is an apt student who grasps new concepts quickly. (This shows intelligence or quickness to learn.)
Advanced Usage
  • "apt to" + verb: This is the most common construction to express a tendency or likelihood.
    • Old machinery is apt to break down.
  • "apt for": Sometimes used to indicate suitability for a purpose.
    • The room is apt for small meetings.
  • "apt at": Used to indicate skill or talent in a particular area.
    • He is remarkably apt at solving puzzles.
Variants and Related Words
  • Aptly (adverb): In a manner that is appropriate or fitting.
    • She was aptly named Joy.
  • Aptness (noun): The quality of being appropriate or suitable; also, a natural tendency.
    • The aptness of his comment was undeniable.
Synonyms
  • Likely, inclined, prone (for the tendency meaning).
  • Appropriate, fitting, pertinent, apposite (for the suitable meaning).
  • Clever, sharp, quick, adept (for the intelligent meaning).
Antonyms
  • Unlikely, disinclined (for the tendency meaning).
  • Inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant (for the suitable meaning).
  • Slow, dull, obtuse (for the intelligent meaning).
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Apt pupil": A student who learns quickly and well.
    • The teacher was delighted with her apt pupil.
  • "Apt remark/comment": A remark that is strikingly appropriate or insightful.
    • His apt remark silenced the room.
apt

An apt student quickly grasps the new math concept.

Adjective
  1. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
    • the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
    • an apt reply
  2. mentally quick and resourceful
    • an apt pupil
    • you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold-Bram Stoker
  3. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
    • he is apt to lose
    • she is liable to forget
  4. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
    • he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
    • I am not minded to answer any questions

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