apt — having a natural tendency or inclination; suitable or appropriate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a natural tendency or inclination; suitable or appropriate
Pronunciation (IPA): /æpt/
Korean meaning: ~하기 쉬운, 적절한, 적합한
Korean pronunciation: **앱**트
Example Sentences
- My cat is apt to knock over my coffee cup every morning, as if it's his daily mission.
- She gave an apt response to the interviewer's tricky question.
- Teenagers are apt to spend their entire allowance on bubble tea and regret it immediately.
apt
ADJECTIVE//æpt//
having a natural tendency or inclination; suitable or appropriate
The young chef is apt at handling multiple dishes simultaneously
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Though trapped, the apt fox learns to adapt!
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Origin
From Latin 'aptus,' the past participle of 'apere' meaning 'to fit' or 'to fasten.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe something well-suited or having a natural tendency.
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“My cat is apt to knock over my coffee cup every morning, as if it's his daily mission.”
“She gave an apt response to the interviewer's tricky question.”
“Teenagers are apt to spend their entire allowance on bubble tea and regret it immediately.”
“His apt analysis of the market trends impressed the board of directors.”
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