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Synonyms & Similar Words
ability
capability
capacity
talent
skill
proficiency
competence
aptness
flair
gift
faculty
bent
inclination
tendency
disposition
leaning
proclivity
propensity
genius
knack
faculty
endowment
attribute
quality
trait
characteristic
forte
strong point
suitability
qualification
expertise
know-how
savvy.
Meaning of Aptitude
A natural ability or talent for something.
Definitions
- A natural ability or talent: the capacity for learning or accomplishing something
- A component of a standardized test that measures a person's ability or aptitude in a particular area
Etymology of Aptitude
The word "aptitude" originates from the Latin "aptitudo," meaning fitness or suitability, derived from "aptus," meaning fit or suited, and the suffix "-tudo," forming a noun indicating a state or condition.
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe a person's natural ability or inclination towards a particular activity or subject.
Example Uses
- She has a remarkable aptitude for music and can play several instruments.
- The test is designed to assess the student's aptitude for learning languages.
- He has a natural aptitude for leadership and is well-respected by his peers.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inability
incapacity
incompetence
ineptness
ineptitude
clumsiness
awkwardness
unfitness
unsuitability
inaptitude
weakness
frailty
disability
handicap
limitation
restriction
impediment
obstacle
barrier
hindrance
drawback.