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aptness

noun
/ˈæptnəs/

Etymology

From apt + -ness.

  1. derived from aptus — “suitable, fitting”
  2. derived from apte
  3. suffixed as aptness — “apt + ness”

Definitions

  1. Suitability

    Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.

    • A regular supply of coking slack is sent from Durham to the Scunthorpe area, in view of its special aptness for steelmaking processes, [...].

  2. Disposition of the mind

    Disposition of the mind; propensity.

    • the aptness of men to follow example

  3. Speed or readiness in learning

    Speed or readiness in learning; docility.

    • An aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Proneness

      Proneness; tendency.

      • the aptness of iron to rust

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA