 aptness |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a disposition to behave in a certain way | |
| Synonyms: | propensity | |
| Examples: | "the aptness of iron to rust" "the propensity of disease to spread" |
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| Related terms: | disposition | |
| 2. | [ noun ] appropriateness | |
| Synonyms: | appositeness | |
| Examples: | "the phrase had considerable aptness" |
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| Related terms: | inaptness inaptness appropriateness | |
