inclined; disposed; given; prone

too apt to slander others.

likely

Am I apt to find him at home?

unusually intelligent; able to learn quickly and easily

an apt pupil.

suited to the purpose or occasion; appropriate

an apt metaphor; a few apt remarks on world peace.

Archaic . prepared; ready; willing.

adjective

incorrect , unsuitable , disinclined , inapt , incapable , stupid , unskilled

adjective

applicable , apposite , appropriate , apropos , befitting , correct , felicitous , fit , fitting , germane , happy , just , pertinent , proper , relevant , seemly , suitable , timelynotes:apt is for general probabilities , likely is for specific probabilities; liable and prone indicate a probability arising as a regrettable consequence , disposed , given , liable , likely , of a mind , prone , readynotes:apt is for general probabilities , able , adept , astute , bright , clever , expert , gifted , ingenious , intelligent , nobody’s fool , no dummy , not born yesterday * , prompt , quick on the trigger , quick on the uptake , ready , savvy , sharp , skilled , skillful , smart , talented , teachablenotes:apt is for general probabilities , becoming , meet , right , tailor-made , acute , alert , capable , competent , decorous , deft , inclined , keen , knowing , ok , pat , poignant , proficient , qualified , quick , tendency , useful