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Definition of Aptness
Aptness

Fitness; suitableness; appropriateness; as, the aptness of things to their end.

Disposition of the mind; propensity; as, the aptness of men to follow example.

Quickness of apprehension; readiness in learning; docility; as, an aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.

Proneness; tendency; as, the aptness of iron to rust.

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Aptness Translations

aptness in German is Geschick
aptness in Italian is sorte
aptness in Spanish is ama o

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