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apt

/æpt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Fitted; suitable; apt to; convenient; proper.

  • adjective

    Having the required or characteristic qualifications for a situation or office; qualified; competent.

  • adjective

    Capable of being or doing something; able.

Pronunciation
  1. /æpt/



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  2. /æpt/



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Synonyms

appropriate , meet , suitable , disposed , inclined , liable , predisposed , tending towards , expert , fit , prompt , qualified , ready
Rhymes
Words rhyming with apt
mipt , tipt , dipt , sift , shift
Homonyms
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  1. apt. (Scottish) : A unit of liquid capacity equal to one-sixteenth of a gallon.

  2. apt. (Scottish) : A unit of weight equal to one-twelfth of a ton.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. apt. (Scottish) : A unit of liquid capacity equal to one-sixteenth of a gallon.

  2. apt. (Scottish) : A unit of weight equal to one-twelfth of a ton.

Variants
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apt , apter , aptest , aptness , aptnesses
Forms
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aptly, aptitude, inapt, unapt

Etymology
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Old English eft, meaning 'near' or 'beside,' from the Proto-Germanic root ap-, meaning 'near' or 'toward.' The modern English word apt has taken on the meaning of 'suitable' or 'proper,' likely due to the association of being near or close to something that is fitting or appropriate.

Trivia
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  1. The word apt comes from the Old English word eft, which means 'near.'

  2. The word apt is often used interchangeably with the word suitable.

  3. In Shakespeare's plays, the word apt appears over 200 times.

Related Concepts
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  1. competence: The ability to effectively perform a task or function.

  2. qualification: A requirement or prerequisite for a job or position.

Culture
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The word apt has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of describing characters or situations. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius says, 'This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.' This quote emphasizes the importance of being apt, or true to oneself, in order to maintain honesty and integrity in one's relationships with others.

How to Memorize "apt"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person who is apt at a particular task, such as a chef in the kitchen. Imagine their quick movements, their focus, and their ability to handle the ingredients with ease and precision.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word apt with the word 'appropriate.' Think of a situation where something is apt or fitting, such as wearing a coat when it's cold outside.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'A Person That Is Near' to help remember the meaning of apt as 'near' or 'suitable'.

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