Apt

/æpt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a usually residential building used for a specific purpose.

They moved into an apt near the university to be closer to campus.

adjective

having a tendency to do something; inclined or disposed.

She is apt to forget her keys if she does not keep them in the same place.

suitable or appropriate in the circumstances.

The teacher made an apt analogy between the biology concepts and everyday life.

quick to learn or understand; intelligent.

He is an apt student, grasping complex topics with ease.

Middle English, from Old French 'apte', from Latin 'aptus', meaning 'fit or suitable'.

apt criticism

a criticism that is particularly relevant or appropriate.

apt pupil

a student who learns quickly and easily.

apt analogy

a comparison that is particularly fitting to the situation.

aptitude

natural ability to do something.

aptness

the quality of being appropriate or suitable.

to be very likely to do something.

If he's late, he's apt to get a lecture from the boss.

quick-witted or sharp-minded.

She's so apt; she always has the best comebacks.