Aptness

['æptnis]

Definition

(noun.) appropriateness for the occasion; 'the phrase had considerable aptness'.

(noun.) a disposition to behave in a certain way; 'the aptness of iron to rust'; 'the propensity of disease to spread'.

Checked by John--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Fitness; suitableness; appropriateness; as, the aptness of things to their end.

(n.) Disposition of the mind; propensity; as, the aptness of men to follow example.

(n.) Quickness of apprehension; readiness in learning; docility; as, an aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.

(n.) Proneness; tendency; as, the aptness of iron to rust.

Editor: Nell

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Fitness, suitableness, appropriateness, adaptation, applicability.[2]. Turn, tendency, inclination, APTITUDE.[3]. Quickness, readiness, expertness, skill, facility, knack, adroitness, address, ability.[4]. Docility, teachableness.

Editor: Quentin