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aptitude definition

ap·ti·tude (ap′tə to̵̅o̅d′, -tyo̵̅o̅d′)

noun

  1. the quality of being apt or appropriate; fitness
  2. a natural tendency or inclination
  3. a natural ability or talent
  4. quickness to learn or understand

Etymology: ME < LL aptitudo < L aptus: see apt

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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