apt

/æpt/
adjective
  1. Likely or having a tendency to do something.
    • The old bridge is apt to sway in strong winds.
    • She is apt to forget her keys if she's in a hurry.
    • Teenagers are apt to stay up late on weekends.
  2. Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
    • That painting is an apt decoration for the living room.
    • His comment was very apt for the situation.
    • The teacher chose an apt example to explain the concept.
  3. Quick to learn or understand; intelligent.
    • He proved to be an apt pupil under the master's guidance.
    • The young student is apt at solving math problems.
    • She is an apt learner who picks up new languages easily.
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