aptness (n.)

  1. a disposition to behave in a certain way; the aptness of iron to rust; the propensity of disease to spread

    [ Syn: propensity ]

  2. appropriateness for the occasion; the phrase had considerable aptness

    [ Syn: appositeness , appositeness ]

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