Aptitude Definition

ăptĭ-to͝od, -tyo͝od
aptitudes
noun
aptitudes
An inherent ability, as for learning; a talent.
An aptitude for mathematics.
American Heritage
The quality of being apt, or appropriate; fitness.
Webster's New World
The condition or quality of being suitable; appropriateness.
American Heritage
A natural tendency or inclination.
Webster's New World
A natural ability or talent.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Aptitude

Noun

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aptitude
Plural:
aptitudes

Origin of Aptitude

  • From Middle French aptitude, from Medieval Latin aptitudo, from Latin aptus (“apt, fit”); see apt. Compare attitude, which is a doublet of aptitude.

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English tendency from Late Latin aptitūdō aptitude from Latin aptus apt apt

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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