Aptness Definition

noun

Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.

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Disposition of the mind; propensity.

The aptness of men to follow example.
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Quickness of apprehension; readiness in learning; docility.

An aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.
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Proneness; tendency.

The aptness of iron to rust.
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Other Word Forms of Aptness

Noun

Singular:
aptness
Plural:
aptnesses

Origin of Aptness

  • apt +"Ž -ness

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Aptness Sentence Examples

  • The character of modern medicine cannot be summed in a word, as, with more or less aptness, that of some previous periods may be.

  • After making allowance, however, for this deflecting agency, it must be admitted that in the highest quality of the statesman, " aptness to be right," he was surpassed by none of his contemporaries, or - if by anybody - by Sir George Cornewall Lewis alone.

  • That strenuous application which was one of his most remarkable gifts in manhood showed itself in his youth, and his application was backed or inspired by superior intelligence and aptness.

  • To this difficult problem he brought remarkable skill and aptness, energy and ability.

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Words Starting With

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