aptness

noun

Definition of aptnessnext
1
as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior an unfortunate aptness to interrupt people in mid sentence

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting I'd question the aptness of that goofy sympathy card

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptness
  1. tendency
  2. way
  3. relevance
  4. validity
  5. usefulness
  6. fitness
  7. relevancy
  8. propriety
Noun
  • And while her tendency to deviate from what’s considered professional is a major archetype of her personality, there’s much more to Ava that other people in leadership roles can learn from.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The sulfur particles, on the other hand, ranked second to last because of their tendency to absorb sunlight at certain wavelengths rather than reflect it and its clumpiness.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • Cigar Lounge on its way to Bee Cave Council approved a request made by the Cigar Vault for a special use permit that will allow patrons of the private club to consume cigars and alcoholic beverages.
    Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Two ways to win: Check in at four or more locations during the week and be automatically entered to win a grand prize of $300 in gift cards Earn points for eating pizzas and checking in!
    The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of way
Noun
  • But for a franchise that has lagged behind its rivals for decades, a win could finally signal an era of relevance.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Judges are looking for relevance to neuroscience, creativity, accurate interpretation of data and quality of the research report.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • In 2016, Smith questioned the validity of a lawsuit filed by an LGBT rights group in North Carolina over a state law that aimed to restrict transgender people from using the bathrooms of their preferred gender during an episode on his ESPN Radio show.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The Nebraska Examiner reported that District Judge Susan Strong from Nebraska's Lancaster County District Court is yet to decide on a court case determining the validity of signatures on the petitions provided to put the measures on Nebraska's ballot.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of validity
Noun
  • And a million and one other online pages post one-off explanations of how to watch individual games with varying degrees of actual usefulness.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Our review unit also has some unwanted software, namely a McAfee antivirus trial and many HP apps of varying usefulness.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • The non-golf component, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, features a 150-room luxury hotel, multiple food and beverage outlets, fitness and spa facilities, two pools and outdoor patio areas, and expansive meeting and function spaces.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Jelly Roll has made significant strides in his health and fitness goals over the last year — and he’s just getting started.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • Katy incorporating rap feels like an embarrassing attempt at relevancy, especially next to her mid-range belting.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Now, snippets of the brand and its products are represented by multiple people with relevancy across different markets and consumer groups for limited periods.
    Emma Sandler, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of relevancy
Noun
  • This new way to communicate without speaking allowed exchanging parties to bypass propriety and social expectations.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
  • There was more privacy back then, a certain propriety and distance that people gave one another.
    Al Pacino, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
Definition of propriety
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