apt

IPA(Pronunciation)

/æpt/

Adjective

of persons or things

Japanese Meaning

適切な、ふさわしい / 〜しがちである、性質上〜の傾向がある

Her apt remark eased the tension in the room.

彼女の適切な一言が部屋の緊張を和らげた。

Sense（1）

Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.

an apt metaphor

Sense（2）

(of persons or things) 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.

Sense（3）

Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.

a pupil apt to learn

apter

（ comparative ）

more apt

（ comparative ）

aptest

（ superlative ）

most apt

（ superlative ）