English dictionary

aptness

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a disposition to behave in a certain way

noun.attribute

Examples
The aptness of iron to rust.

Synonyms propensity

Source: WordNet 3.0
appropriateness for the occasion

noun.attribute

Examples
The phrase had considerable aptness.

Synonyms appositeness

Antonyms inappositeness inaptness

Source: WordNet 3.0
Fitness; suitableness; appropriateness; as, the <i>aptness</i> of things to their end.

noun

Source: webster1913