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attitude definition

at·ti·tude (at′ə to̵̅o̅d′, -tyo̵̅o̅d′)

noun

  1. the position or posture assumed by the body in connection with an action, feeling, mood, etc. to kneel in an attitude of prayer
  2. a manner of acting, feeling, or thinking that shows one's disposition, opinion, etc. a friendly attitude
  3. one's disposition, opinion, mental set, etc.
  4. Aeron. the position of an aircraft or spacecraft in relation to a given line or plane, as the horizon
  5. Ballet a position in which one leg is raised with the knee bent and the arms are extended
  6. Slang
    1. a quarrelsome or sullen disposition or temperament
    2. a posture or pose of being cocky, haughty, etc.

Etymology: Fr < It attitudine, attitude, aptness < LL aptitudo (gen. aptitudinis) < L aptus, apt

Related Forms:

  • attitudinal at′·ti·tu′·di·nal (-to̵̅o̅d′'n əl, -tyo̵̅o̅d′-) adjective
attitude Idioms

strike an attitude

to assume a posture or pose, often an affected or theatrical one

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