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    apt - Dictionary definition and meaning for word apt

    Definition
    (adj) (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
    Synonyms : disposed , given , minded , tending
    Example Sentence
    • he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
    • I am not minded to answer any questions
    Definition
    (adj) at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
    Synonyms : liable
    Example Sentence
    • he is apt to lose
    • she is liable to forget
    Definition
    (adj) mentally quick and resourceful
    Synonyms : clever
    Example Sentence
    • an apt pupil
    • you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold
    Definition
    (adj) being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
    Synonyms : apposite , pertinent
    Example Sentence
    • the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
    • an apt reply
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since apt is close to aptitude which is natural talent so people of aptitude have quality of striking appropriateness and pertinence

APT also means appropriate...it can be written as APpropriaTe.....

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