Aptitude
/ˈæptɪtuːd/
nounIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
A natural talent or inclination; suitability or fitness.
/ˈæptɪtuːd/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
Natural ability or skill
She has a natural aptitude for music.
💡 Simply: A natural talent or ability to do something well.
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2
His aptitude in sports is undeniable.
How It's Used
Education
"The test assessed the students' aptitude for mathematics."
Employment
"He demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for leadership."
From Middle French aptitude, from Latin aptus "fit, suitable".
The word has consistently referred to innate ability since its adoption into English.
Memory tip
Think 'apt' meaning suitable, and 'itude' suggesting a quality or state.
Practice
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