Definition of Aptness

1. Noun. A disposition to behave in a certain way. "The propensity of disease to spread"

Exact synonyms: Propensity
Generic synonyms: Disposition
Derivative terms: Apt, Apt

2. Noun. Appropriateness for the occasion. "The phrase had considerable aptness"
Exact synonyms: Appositeness
Generic synonyms: Appropriateness
Derivative terms: Apposite, Apt
Antonyms: Inappositeness, Inaptness

Definition of Aptness

1. n. Fitness; suitableness; appropriateness; as, the aptness of things to their end.

Definition of Aptness

1. Noun. Fitness; suitableness; appropriateness; as, the aptness of things to their end. ¹

2. Noun. Disposition of the mind; propensity; as, the aptness of men to follow example. ¹

3. Noun. Quickness of apprehension; readiness in learning; docility; as, an aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others. ¹

4. Noun. Proneness; tendency; as, the aptness of iron to rust. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aptness

1. the quality of being apt [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aptness

apterygote
apteryx
apteryxes
aptest
apthous ulcers
apthovirus
aptiganel
apting
aptitude
aptitude test
aptitude tests
aptitudes
aptitudinal
aptitudinally
aptly
aptness (current term)
aptnesses
aptonym
aptonyms
aptote
aptotes
aptotic
aptronym
aptronyms
apts
aptyalism
aptychi
aptychus
apuanite
apud cells

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