I. ˈapt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin aptus, literally, fastened, from past participle of apere to fasten; akin to Latin apisci to grasp, obtain, apud near, Hittite ḫap- to attach
Date: 14th century
1. : unusually fitted or qualified : ready
proved an apt tool in the hands of the conspirators
2.
a. : having a tendency : likely
plants apt to suffer from drought
b. : ordinarily disposed : inclined
apt to accept what is plausible as true
3. : suited to a purpose ; especially : being to the point
an apt quotation
4. : keenly intelligent and responsive
an apt pupil
Synonyms: see fit , quick
Usage: see liable
• apt·ly ˈap(t)-lē adverb
• apt·ness ˈap(t)-nəs noun
II. abbreviation
1. apartment
2. aptitude