Looking for the meaning of the word APT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of APT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Apt
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘suited, appropriate’): from Latin aptus ‘fitted’, past participle of apere ‘fasten’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
apt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
Short Definition:appropriate or suitable in circumstances
Examples:- the theme could not be more apt
Definition:
having a tendency to do something
Short Definition:having tendency to do something
Examples:- he is apt to be swayed by irrational considerations
Definition:
quick to learn
Short Definition:quick to learn
Examples:- she proved an apt pupil
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