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apt in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
    "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"
    apposite  apt  pertinent 
  2. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
    "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
    apt  disposed  given  minded  tending 
  3. mentally quick and resourceful
    "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
    apt  clever 
  4. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
    "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
    apt  liable 
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