aptly
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B2
/ˈæptli/
(apt)
suitable or likely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aptly' originates from the word 'apt', which comes from Latin 'aptus', meaning 'fit' or 'suitable'.
Historical Evolution
'aptus' transformed into the Old French word 'apte', and eventually became the modern English word 'apt' and its adverb form 'aptly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fit or suitable', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances.
The title of the book aptly describes its content.
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