• Aptness

    Origin

    apt + -ness

    Full definition of aptness

    Noun

    aptness

    (plural aptnesses)
    1. suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable
    2. disposition of the mind; propensity
      the aptness of men to follow example
    3. quickness of apprehension; readiness in learning; docility
      An aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.
    4. proneness; tendency
      the aptness of iron to rust
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