Apt

a. [Fr. & Pr. apte, Lat. aptus, from obsolete apere, to fasten, to join, to fit, Gr. ἅπτειν. See supra.]

1Sense 1. Fit; suitable. “They have not always apt instruments.” Burke.

A river . . . apt to be forded by a lamb. Bp. Taylor.

2Sense 2. Having a tendency; liable;—used of things; as, wheat on moist land is apt to blast, or be winter-killed.

My vines and peaches . . . were apt to have a soot or smuttiness upon their leaves and fruit. Temple.

3Sense 3. Inclined; disposed customarily; ready;—used of persons; as, men are too apt to slander others.

Apter to give than thou wilt be to ask. Beau. & Fl.

4Sense 4. Ready; quick; prompt; as, a pupil apt to learn. “An apt wit.” Johnson.

I find thee apt, And duller shouldst thou be than the fat wood That rots itself in ease, on Lethe wharf. Shak.

Synonyms— Fit; meet; suitable; qualified; inclined; disposed; liable; ready; quick; prompt.