CEFR B2

aptness

noun

Meaning

A quality of having a natural tendency or inclination to do something, or of being suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.

Examples

The aptness of the proverb to the situation was striking.
His aptness for learning languages was evident from a young age.

Synonyms: suitability, appropriateness, felicity, pertinence

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aptness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæptnəs/

Definition

A quality of having a natural tendency or inclination to do something, or of being suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.

Examples

The aptness of the proverb to the situation was striking.
His aptness for learning languages was evident from a young age.
We admired the aptness of the design for the small space.

How to Use aptness

aptness for (prepositional phrase): A natural inclination or suitability for a particular skill or activity. — "His aptness for mathematics was clear from his early school years."
aptness of (prepositional phrase): The quality of being suitable or appropriate for something. — "The aptness of the title to the book's content was undeniable."

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