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English 2 senses of the word aptness:
NOUNattributeaptness, propensitya disposition to behave in a certain way
attributeaptness, appositenessappropriateness for the occasion
Englishaptness: 2 senses noun 1, attribute
MeaningA disposition to behave in a certain way.
Example"the aptness of iron to rust"
Synonympropensity
BroaderdispositionA natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
Spanishdisposición
Adjectivesapt(usually followed by 'to') naturally disposed toward
aptat risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
Englishaptness: 2 senses noun 2, attribute
Meaningappropriateness for the occasion.
Example"the phrase had considerable aptness"
Synonymappositeness
BroaderappropriatenessThe quality of being specially suitable
Oppositeinaptness, inappositenessInappropriateness
Spanishacierto
Catalanencert
Adjectivesaptbeing of striking appropriateness and pertinence

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