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- [apt]
- /æpt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [apt]
- /æpt/
Definitions of apter word
- adjective apter inclined; disposed; given; prone: too apt to slander others. 1
- adjective apter likely: Am I apt to find him at home? 1
- adjective apter unusually intelligent; able to learn quickly and easily: an apt pupil. 1
- adjective apter suited to the purpose or occasion; appropriate: an apt metaphor; a few apt remarks on world peace. 1
- adjective apter Archaic. prepared; ready; willing. 1
- noun apter Comparative form of apt. 1
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Origin of apter
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin aptus fastened, fitted, fitting, appropriate, equivalent to ap- fasten, attach + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Apter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.