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Aptest: meaning, definitions and examples

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aptest

 

[ หˆรฆptษ›st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

usage in sentences

The term 'aptest' is an archaic form of the word that means most suitable or fitting. It refers to something that is highly appropriate in terms of its quality or nature for a specific purpose. Although it is not commonly used in modern language, it can still be found in literary texts or historical documents. In contemporary usage, one might prefer synonyms like 'most suitable' or 'most appropriate'.

Synonyms

most appropriate, most fitting, most suitable

Examples of usage

  • After careful consideration, he concluded that the aptest solution to the problem was the simplest one.
  • In this context, the aptest choice for the role is clearly the experienced candidate.
  • The author chose the aptest words to convey the depth of emotion in the poem.

Translations

Translations of the word "aptest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aptest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aptest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aptest

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ aptest

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aptest

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต aptest

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aptest

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aptest

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท aptest

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจุชุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aptest

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aptest

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ aptest

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aptest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aptest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aptest

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช aptest

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aptest

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aptest

Etymology

The word 'aptest' is derived from the Old English word 'apt', which has roots in the Latin 'aptus', meaning 'fitting' or 'suitable'. The suffix '-est' denotes the superlative form, indicating the highest degree of suitability. This formation is consistent with other English adjectives that take on superlative forms. The usage of 'aptest' has diminished over time as the language evolved, leading to a preference for simpler and more commonly understood phrases. Contemporary language tends to favor clarity and directness, which might contribute to the rarity of its use in modern texts. It nevertheless remains part of the lexicon, particularly in literary or formal contexts where a more nuanced expression is desired.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,475, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.