apt
/æpt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: apter · aptest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
Adjective
Examples
an apt metaphor
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.
Adjective
Examples
This tree, if unprotected, is apt to be stripped of its leaves by a leaf-cutting ant.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “apt” mean?
Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
Is “apt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.