Meaning of aptness | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.
   countable, uncountable
2. Disposition of the mind; propensity.
   countable, uncountable
3. Speed or readiness in learning; docility.
   countable, uncountable
4. Proneness; tendency.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

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

“the aptness of men to follow example”

“An aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.”

“the aptness of iron to rust”

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