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apter

apt
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [apt]
    • /æpt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

apter usage trend in Literature

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