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Aptitude: meaning, definitions and examples

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aptitude

 

[ ˈæptɪˌtud ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental ability

Aptitude refers to a natural ability or talent for a particular skill or activity. It is often used to describe someone's inherent capacity to learn or perform well in a specific area.

Synonyms

capability, gift, talent

Examples of usage

  • She has an aptitude for mathematics, excelling in all her math classes.
  • His aptitude for music was evident from a young age, as he quickly picked up playing the piano.
  • Having an aptitude for languages, she easily learned to speak multiple languages fluently.
Context #2 | Noun

potential

Aptitude can also refer to the potential to develop a skill or ability in the future. It is a measure of how likely someone is to succeed in a particular field with proper training and practice.

Synonyms

capacity, potential, promise

Examples of usage

  • Although she had no prior experience in coding, her aptitude for logical thinking made her a quick learner in programming.
  • His aptitude for leadership was recognized early on, and he was groomed for a management position.
  • The test results showed a high aptitude for problem-solving, indicating a strong potential for success in the field of engineering.

Translations

Translations of the word "aptitude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aptidão

🇮🇳 योग्यता

🇩🇪 Eignung

🇮🇩 kemampuan

🇺🇦 здатність

🇵🇱 zdolność

🇯🇵 適性

🇫🇷 aptitude

🇪🇸 aptitud

🇹🇷 yetenek

🇰🇷 적성

🇸🇦 قدرة

🇨🇿 způsobilost

🇸🇰 spôsobilosť

🇨🇳 才能

🇸🇮 usposobljenost

🇮🇸 hæfileiki

🇰🇿 қабілет

🇬🇪 უნარიანობა

🇦🇿 bacarıq

🇲🇽 aptitud

Word origin

The word 'aptitude' originated from the Latin word 'aptitudo,' meaning fitness or ability. It has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe inherent or acquired talents. Over time, 'aptitude' has come to signify a natural capacity or readiness for a specific skill or field of knowledge.

See also: apt.