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
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Other Word Forms of Aptitude
Noun
Singular:
aptitude
Plural:
aptitudesOrigin of Aptitude
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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
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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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