aptness

Noun

(plural aptnesses)

suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable
disposition of the mind; propensity
the aptness of men to follow example
quickness of apprehension; readiness in learning; docility
An aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.
proneness; tendency
the aptness of iron to rust

Origin

apt +"Ž -ness

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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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