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tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud noun
1.
capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent: 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.
3.
the state or quality of being apt; special fitness.
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| —n | |
| 1. | inherent or acquired ability |
| 2. | ease in learning or understanding; intelligence |
| 3. | the condition or quality of being apt |
| [C15: via Old French from Late Latin aptitūdō, from Latin aptus | |
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Word Origin & History
aptitude
1540s, "quality of being fit for a purpose or position," from L.L. aptitudo (gen. aptitudinis) "fitness," noun of quality from L. aptus "joined, fitted" (see apt).
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Example sentences
It was there that he discovered his aptitude for technology.
While discovering your interests is a good first step, you will have to appraise your aptitudes, too.
Our aim is more to discover writing talent in a science student or scientist than a scientific aptitude in a budding journalist.
Candidate must have strong technical aptitude and a creative drive to solve challenging technical issues.
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