aptitude
[ ap-ti-tood, -tyood ]
/ ˈæp tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
noun
capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent: She has a special aptitude for mathematics.
readiness or quickness in learning; intelligence: He was placed in honors classes because of his general aptitude.
the state or quality of being apt; special fitness.
Origin of aptitude
SYNONYMS FOR aptitude
OTHER WORDS FROM aptitude
ap·ti·tu·di·nal, adjective ap·ti·tu·di·nal·ly, adverb pre·ap·ti·tude, nounWords nearby aptitude
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British Dictionary definitions for aptitudinal
aptitude
/ (ˈæptɪˌtjuːd) /
noun
inherent or acquired ability
ease in learning or understanding; intelligence
the condition or quality of being apt
Word Origin for aptitude
C15: via Old French from Late Latin
aptitūdō, from Latin
aptus
apt