apt
1. [ adjective ] (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
Synonyms: given minded tending disposed
Examples:

"he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant" "I am not minded to answer any questions"

Related terms: inclined
2. [ adjective ] mentally quick and resourceful
Synonyms: clever
Examples:

"an apt pupil" "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker

Related terms: intelligent
3. [ adjective ] at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
Synonyms: liable
Examples:

"he is apt to lose" "she is liable to forget"

Related terms: likely
4. [ adjective ] being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
Synonyms: pertinent appropriate apposite
Examples:

"the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images" "an apt reply"

Related terms: apropos
Similar spelling:   apathy
  aphid