apt

/ˈapt/

Middle English, borrowed from Latin aptus "fastened, connected, prepared, in good order, good (at doing something), suitable, fitting," past participle of apio, apere "to join, connect," of uncertain origin

adjective

  1. unusually fitted or qualified : ready

  2. having a tendency : likely

  3. ordinarily disposed : inclined

proved an apt tool in the hands of the conspirators

fit suitable meet proper appropriate fitting apt happyfelicitous mean right with respect to some end, need, use, or circumstance. fit stresses adaptability and sometimes special readiness for use or action. suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands.

abbreviation

  1. apartment

  2. aptitude