adj. 1 appropriate, suitable. 2 (foll. by to + infin.) having a tendency (apt to lose his temper). 3 clever; quick to learn (an apt pupil; apt at the work). aptly adv. aptness n.
[ ME f. L aptus fitted, past part. of apere fasten ]
adj. 1 appropriate, suitable. 2 (foll. by to + infin.) having a tendency (apt to lose his temper). 3 clever; quick to learn (an apt pupil; apt at the work). aptly adv. aptness n.
[ ME f. L aptus fitted, past part. of apere fasten ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012