aptness
Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitableSuitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.
Eignung
приго́дностьprigódnostʹ
(countable, uncountable)Disposition of the mind; propensity.
the aptness of men to follow example
a disposition to behave in a certain way
(countable, uncountable)Speed or readiness in learning; docility.
An aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.
(countable, uncountable)Proneness; tendency.
the aptness of iron to rust
Translations
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Forms
plural: aptnessesSynonyms
2 synonyms- appropriateness for the occasion:appositeness
- a disposition to behave in a certain way:propensity
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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