aptness meaning

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aptness (noun): a disposition to behave in a certain way.

aptness has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

aptness as a noun

  1. a disposition to behave in a certain way
    • the aptness of iron to rust
    • the propensity of disease to spread

    Synonyms: propensity

    Type of: disposition

    Related forms: apt

  2. appropriateness for the occasion
    • the phrase had considerable aptness

    Synonyms: appositeness

    Opposite: inaptness

    Type of: appropriateness

    Related forms: apt

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in SS · 7-letter words

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