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apt
(/&/pt )

adjective (a)

  • Fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward(adj.all)
    Example:
    He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant.
    Synonym:
    disposed, given, minded, tending
    source: wordnet30
  • at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant(adj.all)
    Example:
    He is apt to lose.
    Synonym:
    liable
    source: wordnet30
  • mentally quick and resourceful(adj.all)
    Example:
    An apt pupil.
    Synonym:
    clever
    source: wordnet30
  • being of striking appropriateness and pertinence(adj.all)
    Example:
    An apt reply.
    Synonym:
    apposite, pertinent
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • To fit; to suit; to adapt.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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