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aptness

aptness

1 6.1
A quality that makes something fit a certain situation
  • noun
  • /ˈæptnəs/
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  • "This is a call from the wilderness," he says, smiling at the aptness of the phrase.

Examples

  • If aptness of title were the sole criterion of puzzle greatness, I'd give this five stars.

    Blog text (5)

  • The aptness of the song's lyrics made it a favorite for the wedding ceremony.

  • But you must see the aptness of the match.

    Persuasion (1995)

  • Review them with a friend for aptness of thought and appropriateness of language.

    Academic text (2012)

  • There is a special aptness in Sir John Otter's choice.

    Academic text (1999)

  • As I reflect on my own "medical" work among Kulina, I am struck by the aptness of the "witch doctor" label.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Other parallels between Olot and Victoriaville reinforce the aptness of a comparative analysis.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The aptness of her remarks during the discussion impressed everyone in the room.

  • His choice of words perfectly captured the aptness of the situation.

Synonyms

appropriateness
vsaptness
9 4.1

The quality of being suitable for a situation

is used to show a stronger, more marked fit than ordinary cases
suitability
vsaptness
8 3.2

How right something is for a particular use or situation

is about being especially fitting rather than only generally appropriate
appositeness
vsaptness
  • Formal
8.6

The quality of being suitable for a situation or purpose

is more strongly fitting or especially appropriate than general sense
suitableness
vsaptness
5.6

How well something fits a particular use

places more emphasis on being notably fitting rather than merely adequate
fittingness
vsaptness
7.3

How right something is for a situation or purpose

highlights a stronger, specially fitting quality beyond ordinary use
meetness
vsaptness
  • Archaic
9.9

How suitable or proper something is for a certain situation

stresses a more marked and especially fitting quality than common fit
patness
vsaptness
9.4

Being exactly right and suitable for a situation

stresses especially fitting quality rather than exact timing or timeliness
properness
vsaptness
6.5

Being correct and appropriate for a situation

emphasizes special fitting rather than mere correctness or formality

Antonyms

inappropriateness
4 7.0

Not being suitable for a situation or place

inaptness
  • Formal
9.1

Not suitable or right for a situation

How Appropriate

aptness
1 6.1
suitability
8 3.2

Surface Forms

aptness singular
aptnesses plural

Morphology

aptness = apt (transparent) = apt + ness

The word is transparently derived from 'apt' with the suffix '-ness' indicating a state or quality.

Etymology

Aptness comes from apt and the Latin aptus, which means 'fitted' or 'suitable'. So aptness can mean how fitting something is, as when a title or answer feels 'just right'.