EGAVE

aptness

About 0.17 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.
  2. noun Disposition of the mind; propensity.
    the aptness of men to follow example
  3. noun Speed or readiness in learning; docility.
    An aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.
  4. noun Proneness; tendency.
    the aptness of iron to rust

Similar words

appositeness propensity pertinence relevance accuracy veracity correctness adaptness aptitude propriety

Often followed by

of to for and in at or as with

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