Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aptness

/ˈæptnəs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.36 in modern English

Syllables: apt-ness
IPA: /ˈæptnəs/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Disposition of the mind; propensity.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Speed or readiness in learning; docility.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Proneness; tendency.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A regular supply of coking slack is sent from Durham to the Scunthorpe area, in view of its special aptness for steelmaking processes, [...]."
"the aptness of men to follow example"
"An aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others."
"the aptness of iron to rust"

Etymology

Etymology tree English apt Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English aptness From apt + -ness.

Usage

Inflected Forms

aptnesses (plural)

Synonyms

appositeness propensity

Questions

How do you pronounce aptness?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæptnəs/.
What does aptness mean?: Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.
Where does aptness come from?: Etymology tree English apt Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English aptness From apt + -ness.

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