Definition of the word apt

Definition of the word apt

Pronunciation of vocabulary apt

aptadjective
đúng cách
/æpt//æpt/

Origin of the word apt

The word "apt" has an interesting history. It originates from Old English "æpt" or "æptt", which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*ebiz", meaning "fitted" or "suitable". This Proto-Germanic word is also the source of the Modern English word "abode". In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), "apt" meant "proper" or "fit" for someone or something. Over time, its meaning expanded to include concepts like "agreeable", "suitable", or "convenient". In modern English, "apt" can be used as an adjective to describe something that is well-suited, fitting, or suitable for a particular purpose. In summary, the word "apt" has evolved from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "fitted" or "suitable" to convey various meanings related to suitability, fittingness, and convenience in Modern English.

Vocabulary summary apt

type adjective

meaning tend to be good, easy

example apt to take fire

example apt to promise apt to forget

meaning possibly

example such a remark is apt to be misunderstood

meaning talented; capable; quick-witted; intelligent

example an apt child

example to be apt at mathematics

Example of vocabulary aptnamespace

suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

phù hợp hoặc thích hợp trong hoàn cảnh

a particularly apt description/name/comment
một mô tả/tên/nhận xét đặc biệt thích hợp
The song would have been more apt for a bass voice.
Bài hát sẽ phù hợp hơn với giọng trầm.
It was a particularly apt name for someone with his skills.
Đó là một cái tên đặc biệt thích hợp cho một người có kỹ năng như anh ấy.
That question seemed quite apt in the circumstances.
Câu hỏi đó có vẻ khá phù hợp trong hoàn cảnh này.

likely or tending naturally to do something

có khả năng hoặc có xu hướng tự nhiên làm điều gì đó

apt to be forgetful/careless
có khuynh hướng hay quên/bất cẩn
Babies are apt to put objects into their mouths.
Trẻ sơ sinh có xu hướng cho đồ vật vào miệng.

a person who has a natural ability to learn and understand

một người có khả năng tự nhiên để học hỏi và hiểu