the aptness of iron to rust
the propensity of disease to spread
the phrase had considerable aptness
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Aptness — Apt ness, n. 1. Fitness; suitableness; appropriateness; as, the aptness of things to their end. [1913 Webster] The aptness of his quotations. J. R. Green. [1913 Webster] 2. Disposition of the mind; propensity; as, the aptness of men to follow… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
aptness — index ability, admissibility, capacity (aptitude), expedience, inclination, instinct, liability, perfor … Law dictionary
aptness — (n.) 1530s, from APT (Cf. apt) + NESS (Cf. ness) … Etymology dictionary
aptness — noun a) Fitness; suitableness; appropriateness; as, the aptness of things to their end. b) Disposition of the mind; propensity; as, the aptness of men to follow example … Wiktionary
aptness — apt ► ADJECTIVE 1) appropriate; suitable. 2) (apt to) having a tendency to. 3) quick to learn. DERIVATIVES aptly adverb aptness noun. ORIGIN Latin aptus fitted … English terms dictionary
aptness — noun see apt I … New Collegiate Dictionary
aptness — See aptly. * * * … Universalium
aptness — Synonyms and related words: appositeness, appropriateness, bent, bump, expediency, faculty, fitness, flair, genius, head, helpfulness, knack, meetness, order, propitiousness, propriety, rightness, suitability, suitableness, talent, turn … Moby Thesaurus
aptness — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun An innate capability: aptitude, bent, faculty, flair, genius, gift, head, instinct, knack, talent, turn. See ABILITY, APPROACH … English dictionary for students
aptness — apt·ness || æptnɪs n. ability; nimbleness, dexterousness; appropriateness, suitability … English contemporary dictionary
