Definition of 'aptitude'
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aptitude in British English
noun
2.
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C15: via Old French from Late Latin aptitūdō, from Latin aptus aptWord Frequency
aptitude in American English
noun
1.
the quality of being apt or appropriate; fitness
2.
3.
a natural ability or talent
4.
quickness to learn or understand
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈtalent
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aptitude in American English
(ˈæptɪˌtuːd, -ˌtjuːd)
noun
SYNONYMS 1. predilection, proclivity, bent, gift, faculty. 2. acumen. 3. appropriateness.1.
She has a special aptitude for mathematics
2.
readiness or quickness in learning; intelligence
He was placed in honors classes because of his general aptitude
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Derived forms
aptitudinal adjective
aptitudinally
adverb
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British English: aptitude
NOUN /ˈæptɪtjuːd/
Someone's aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is their ability to learn it quickly and to do it well.
An aptitude for computing is beneficial for students taking this degree.
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