adjective
- Usually followed by `to'. ( naturally disposed toward)
- usage: "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
- At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant.
- usage: "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
- synonyms: liable
- Mentally quick and resourceful."an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man... You reason well and your wit is bold-Bram Stoker
- synonyms: clever
- Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence.
- usage: "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"
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