Synonyms of apt
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Another word for apt is proper. Other synonyms of apt are suitable, valid, pertinent, ready and salient.
Synonyms and similar words for apt
adjectiveSuitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
- appropriateSet apart for a particular use or person; reserved.
- meet
- suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
- applicableSuitable for application; relevant.
- appositeStrikingly appropriate or relevant; well suited to the circumstance or in relation to something.
- ad remPertinent; relevant.
- well-placed
- felicitousAppropriate, apt, fitting.
- germaneRelated to a topic of discussion or consideration.
- in pointAppropriate, relevant, pertinent.
- material
- on point
- on-topicRelated to the matter under discussion.
- pertinentImportant with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.
- relevant
- salientWorthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
- to the point
- validRelated to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.
- allowableAppropriate; acceptable.
- apropos
- commensurateOf a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
- correct
- expedient
- fit
- fit for purpose BritishAppropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.
- fittingAppropriate, suitable, proper.
- gainandAppropriate; becoming; fit; suitable; convenient.
- idoneousAppropriate; suitable.
- in lineSuitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
- likely
- opportune
- properSuited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.
- right
- seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
- sensible
- tidyAppropriate or suitable as regards occasion, circumstances, arrangement, or order.
- up to standard BritishOf a necessary standard of quality for its intended use.
- comely archaic, literaryOf a person, an action, behaviour, etc.: meeting accepted moral or social norms; appropriate, becoming, proper.
- decorous obsoleteAppropriate, suitable.
- sortable obsolete
adjectiveHaving a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.
adjectiveReady; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.
- prompt
- expert
- qualified
- able
- artful
- habile formalGenerally able or adroit; handy.
- accomplished
- adeptWell skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
- adroitDeft, dexterous, or skillful.
- capable
- competent
- consummateSupremely skilled and experienced; highly accomplished; fully qualified.
- conversant
- crack
- crafty
- deftQuick and neat in action; skillful.
- dexterous
- facile
- fluent
- gain
- handy
- maestrolikeLike a maestro; masterly, expert.
- masterful
- masterlikeResembling or characteristic of a master; masterly.
- masterlyExecuted in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
- professional
- proficientGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
- quick
- skilled
- skillful
- thoroughbred
- practicedSkillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice.
- versedKnowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.
- masterous obsoleteMasterly.
- tight obsolete
Meaning of apt
- adjective Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
- adjective Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.
- adjective Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.
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