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Aptness Definition & Meaning

aptness
noun
  1. a disposition to behave in a certain way; "the aptness of iron to rust"; "the propensity of disease to spread"
  2. appropriateness for the occasion; "the phrase had considerable aptness"

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What does aptness mean?
a disposition to behave in a certain way; "the aptness of iron to rust"; "the propensity of disease to spread" appropriateness for the occasion; "the phrase had considerable aptness"
What part of speech is aptness?
Aptness is a noun.
How many definitions does aptness have?
Aptness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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