Apt — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective abbreviation /ˈapt/

Meaning & Definition of Apt

Apt (adjective)

  1. unusually fitted or qualified, ready
  2. having a tendency, likely
  3. ordinarily disposed, inclined

Apt (abbreviation)

  1. apartment
  2. aptitude

Apt (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a tendency to be or act in a certain way

    "that dog is apt to run off if you don't put him on a leash"

    similar: given, inclined, prone, tending
    related: choosing, preferring, disposed, liable, likely, minded, predisposed, willing
    near: averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath, unwilling

  2. meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation

    "gingerbread is certainly an apt description for that house with all the ornate trim"

    similar: applicable, appropriate, becoming, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitted, fitting, good, happy, meet, pretty, proper, right, suitable, in order
    related: condign, deserved, just, justified, needed, required, requisite, able, capable, competent, cut out, qualified, trained, pitch-perfect, acceptable, adequate, decent, kosher, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable, correct, decorous, respectable, seemly, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant, harmonious, rightful
    opposite: improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecent, infelicitous, malapropos, misbecoming, unapt, unbecoming, unbeseeming, unfit, unfitting, unhappy, unmeet, unseemly, unsuitable, wrong
    near: incapable, incompetent, inept, inexpert, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful, untrained, inadequate, intolerable, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, graceless, incorrect, indecorous, incompatible, uncongenial

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Apt

The most common words with a similar meaning to Apt:

given, inclined, prone, tending, applicable, appropriate, becoming, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitted, fitting, good, happy, meet, pretty, proper, right, suitable, in order

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Apt

Words with the opposite meaning of Apt:

improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecent, infelicitous, malapropos, misbecoming, unapt, unbecoming, unbeseeming, unfit, unfitting, unhappy, unmeet, unseemly, unsuitable, wrong

Related Words for Apt

choosing, preferring, disposed, liable, likely, minded, predisposed, willing, condign, deserved, just, justified, needed, required, requisite, able, capable, competent, cut out, qualified, trained, pitch-perfect, acceptable, adequate, decent, kosher, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable, correct

Near Antonyms of Apt

averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath, unwilling, incapable, incompetent, inept, inexpert, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful, untrained, inadequate, intolerable, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, graceless, incorrect, indecorous, incompatible, uncongenial

Word Forms of Apt

Derived words: aptness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Apt

Middle English, borrowed from Latin aptus "fastened, connected, prepared, in good order, good (at doing something), suitable, fitting," past participle of apio, apere "to join, connect," of uncertain origin

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Apt

What does "Apt" mean?

"Apt" means unusually fitted or qualified, ready. As an an adjective and an abbreviation, it is defined as: unusually fitted or qualified, ready. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Apt"?

Other words for "Apt" include given, inclined, prone, tending, applicable, appropriate, becoming and befitting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Apt" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Apt"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Apt". Common alternatives include given, inclined, prone, tending, applicable, appropriate, becoming, befitting, felicitous and fit.

What is the opposite of "Apt"?

Antonyms of "Apt" include improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecent and infelicitous. Near antonyms include averse, disinclined, indisposed and loath.

How do you use "Apt" in a sentence?

Examples of "Apt" in a sentence: "that dog is apt to run off if you don't put him on a leash"; "gingerbread is certainly an apt description for that house with all the ornate trim".

Is "Apt" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Apt" can be used as an adjective and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Apt"?

"Apt" is pronounced /ˈapt/.

What is the origin of the word "Apt"?

"Apt" comes from Middle English, borrowed from Latin aptus "fastened, connected, prepared, in good order, good (at doing something), suitable, fitting," past participle of apio, apere "to join, connect," of uncertain origin. First known use: 14th century.