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apt

Adjective

This term describes a specific alignment between a subject and a situation, whether that alignment is a behavioral tendency, a logical fit, or a cognitive capability. When describing likelihood, it suggests a predisposition or a recurring pattern of behavior rather than a random chance. In terms of suitability, it implies a precise, almost surgical accuracy in how a word or action fits a specific context. When referring to skill, it denotes an innate agility of mind, suggesting that the person does not just possess knowledge but possesses the capacity to acquire it with ease.

Meanings

Adjective
[~ to do something]

Having a natural tendency to behave in a particular way or likely to happen under certain conditions.

"He is apt to forget his keys when he is in a hurry."

Adjective
[~ for something]

Appropriate or suitable in term of quality, style, or content for a particular purpose or occasion.

"The speaker chose an apt metaphor to describe the complex political situation."

Adjective
[~ at something]

Having a natural ability to learn a skill or grasp a concept quickly.

"She has always been apt at mathematics and physics."

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