apt
Right for this
Apt means appropriate or fitting: an apt comparison, an apt reply.
It also means having a tendency toward something: He's apt to forget appointments.
A person who is apt at something learns or performs it readily: She proved apt at languages.
The word suggests a natural suitability or quickness. (Capitalized APT is an acronym.)
Suited to circumstance
- suitableProper for purpose
- fittingSuitable or proper
- properSocially appropriate
- relevantApplying to the topic
pertinent · applicable · befitting · apposite · germane · apropos · felicitous · timely
Moving with speed
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- cleverShowing mental quickness
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
perceptive · intelligent · receptive · keen · alert · quick-witted · responsive · teachable
appropriate
Suited to circumstance
relevant · pertinent · applicable · befitting · apposite · germane · apropos · felicitous · timely · opportune
quick
Moving with speed
astute · perceptive · intelligent · receptive · keen · alert · quick-witted · responsive · teachable · precocious
likely
Having good odds
given · predisposed · liable · tending · ready · wont · subject · susceptible · leaning · bent
Not suitable or fitting
unsuitable · inapt · unfitting · improper · inapposite
- aptitude testExam measuring natural capabilities
- aptitude testingMeasuring natural capacity for tasks
- mechanical aptitudeInnate understanding of machinery
- musical aptitudeInnate capacity for melody
- military aptitudeFitness for armed forces
- job aptitudeSuitability for specific work
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