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aptness.

Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈæptnəs/
  1. Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Disposition of the mind; propensity.

    countable · uncountable
    the aptness of men to follow example
  3. Speed or readiness in learning; docility.

    countable · uncountable
    An aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.
  4. Proneness; tendency.

    countable · uncountable
    the aptness of iron to rust
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English apt Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English aptness From apt + -ness.

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