aptness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a disposition to behave in a certain way
  2. noun appropriateness for the occasion

Etymology

From apt + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

propensity

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