aptitude

CEFRC1

/ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A natural ability to learn or do something well.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The condition of being suitable.

Examples

  • Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience.

  • He has a remarkable aptitude for music.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈæptʰɪˌtʰjʊu̯d]
  • [ˈæptʰɪˌt͡ʃʊu̯d]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.

  2. A natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.

More examples

In context

  • She showed an early aptitude for mathematics.

  • The test measures a student’s aptitude for language learning.

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Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle French aptitude, from Medieval Latin aptitudo, from Latin aptus (“apt, fit”). By surface analysis, apt + -itude. Doublet of attitude.