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aptest

aptest is the superlative form of apt.

Meaning of apt

Adjective

apt (comparative apter or more apt, superlative aptest or most apt)

  1. Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
    • an apt metaphor
  2. Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.
    • This tree, if unprotected, is apt to be stripped of its leaves by a leaf-cutting ant.1874, John Lubbock, Scientific Lectures / On Plants and Insects
    Synonyms:
    disposed, inclined, liable, predisposed, tending towards, bain, fain, forward, minded, ready
  3. Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.
    • a pupil apt to learn

See all 5 meanings of apt

Questions about aptest

What is aptest the superlative form of?
Aptest is the superlative form of apt.

Words near aptest in the dictionary

  1. apterygotes
  2. apteryla
  3. apterylae
  4. apteryx
  5. apteryxes
  6. aptest
  7. Apthorp
  8. apthous
  9. Aptian
  10. aptiganel
  11. APTIME

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