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apter definition
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Grep of noun apter adapter apterygidae apterygiformes apteryx chapter display adapter Overview of adj apt The adj apt has 4 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (0) apt, disposed, given minded, tending -- ((usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions") 2. apt, liable -- (at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget") 3. apt, clever -- (mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker) 4. apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent -- (being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply") Antonyms of adj apt 4 senses of apt Sense 1 apt(prenominal), disposed(prenominal), given(prenominal), minded(prenominal), tending(prenominal) INDIRECT (VIA inclined) -> disinclined Sense 2 apt(prenominal), liable(prenominal) INDIRECT (VIA likely) -> unlikely Sense 3 apt, clever INDIRECT (VIA intelligent) -> unintelligent, stupid Sense 4 apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent INDIRECT (VIA apropos) -> malapropos Similarity of adj apt 4 senses of apt Sense 1 apt(prenominal), disposed(prenominal), given(prenominal), minded(prenominal), tending(prenominal) => inclined(prenominal) (vs. disinclined) Sense 2 apt(prenominal), liable(prenominal) => likely (vs. unlikely) Sense 3 apt, clever => intelligent (vs. unintelligent) Sense 4 apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent => apropos (vs. malapropos) Attributes of adj apt Familiarity of adj apt apt used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 4) Grep of adj apter apteral apterous Grep of adj apt apt apteral apterous aptitudinal inapt rapt Overview of adj apt The adj apt has 4 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (0) apt, disposed, given minded, tending -- ((usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions") 2. apt, liable -- (at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget") 3. apt, clever -- (mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker) 4. apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent -- (being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply")
apter definition
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