[or more apt; most apt] 1 : likely to do something : having a tendency to do something — followed by to + verb ▪ Don't wake him; he's apt to become angry. ▪ Adolescents are more apt to take risks than adults are. 2 : appropriate or suitable
▪ an apt remark ▪ “Stripe” is an apt name for the cat, since she has striped fur. 3 : quick to learn
▪ a very apt student/pupil
▪ an apt remark ▪ “Stripe” is an apt name for the cat, since she has striped fur.
▪ a very apt student/pupil
— apt·ly adverb
▪ The cat is aptly named “Stripe.”
▪ The cat is aptly named “Stripe.”
— apt·ness noun [noncount]
▪ the aptness of the remarks
▪ the aptness of the remarks







