apt Meaning & Definition
What Does Apt Mean?
Apt is a symbol that means ISO 639-3 language code for Apatani. As an adjective, it means Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited. As a noun, it means Abbreviation of apartment.
Word Facts for Apt
| Part of speech | symbol, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /æpt/ |
| Synonyms | pertinent, apropos and clever |
| Plural | apts |
| Comparative / superlative | apter, aptest |
Apt Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Apatani.
Apt as an Adjective
- Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
an apt metaphor
- Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.
- Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.
a pupil apt to learn
Apt as a Noun
- Abbreviation of apartment.
Adjective
- (of persons or things) Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.
Noun
- An apartment; a flat.
Synonyms of Apt
Apt in a Sentence
an apt metaphor
apt punishment
a pupil apt to learn
an apt scholar
Word Forms & Grammar
apt (comparative apter or more apt, superlative aptest or most apt)
apt (plural apts)
Words That Rhyme With Apt
Origin of Apt
From Old French apte, from Latin aptus (“suitable, fitting”). Either from obsolete apere (“to fasten, to join, to fit”), akin to apisci (“to reach, attain”) (compare with Greek ἅπτειν (áptein, “to fasten”) and Sanskrit आप्त (āpta, “fit”), from आप् (āp, “to reach, attain”)) or from *h₂ep- (“to join, fit (in)”).
Questions People Ask About Apt
Is apt a symbol or an adjective?
Apt is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for apt?
Words with a similar meaning to apt include pertinent, apropos and clever. See the full list of apt synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of apt?
The plural of apt is apts.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of apt?
The comparative form is apter and the superlative form is aptest.