apt
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/æpt/
suitable or likely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apt' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aptus,' where 'aptus' meant 'fit or suitable.'
Historical Evolution
'aptus' transformed into the Old French word 'apte,' and eventually became the modern English word 'apt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fit or suitable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a tendency to do something; likely.
He is apt to forget names.
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Adjective 2
appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
The song was an apt choice for the occasion.
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Adjective 3
quick to learn or understand.
She is an apt student who quickly grasps new concepts.
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