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aptness

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: aptness

1
 n
appropriateness for the occasion
2
 n
a disposition to behave in a certain way
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: aptness
1

n appropriateness for the occasion

“the phrase had considerable aptness”
Synonyms:
appositeness
Antonyms:
inappositeness, inaptness
inappropriateness
Type of:
appropriateness
the quality of being specially suitable
2

n a disposition to behave in a certain way

“the aptness of iron to rust”
Synonyms:
propensity
Type of:
disposition
a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
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