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Meaning of aptitude
natural ability or talent
Etymology of aptitude
The word "aptitude" comes from the Latin "aptitudo", meaning "fitness" or "suitability", which is derived from "aptus", meaning "fit" or "suited"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a natural ability or talent
Synonyms
talent
ability
capability
capacity
faculty
skill
knack
gift
flair
bent
inclination
predisposition
propensity
tendency
aptness
fitness
suitability
qualification
competence
proficiency
expertise
mastery
virtuosity
artistry
cunning
ingenuity
cleverness
intelligence
acumen
discernment
judgment
perception
insight
intuition
Definitions
- A natural ability or talent: the aptitude for learning languages
- * A natural ability to do something: she has an aptitude for music
Usage Examples
- She has a remarkable aptitude for mathematics and is considering a career in engineering
- * He has an aptitude for languages and can speak fluently in three different languages
- * The aptitude test revealed that she had a natural ability for art and design
Antonyms
inability
incapability
incompetence
ineptness
ineptitude
clumsiness
awkwardness
maladroitness
unfitness
unsuitability
inaptitude
inaptness
inelegance
gaucheness
stiffness
rigidity
inflexibility
incoordination
disqualification