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aptitude

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæptɪˌtuːd/ · UK /ˈæptɪtjuːd/

aptitude means: A natural ability to learn or do something well.

noun

NATURAL ABILITYC1

A natural ability to learn or do something well.

  • She has an aptitude for music.
  • The course begins with an aptitude test.
  • He showed a natural aptitude for working with numbers.

How to use it: an aptitude for something (She has an aptitude for languages.); an aptitude for doing something (He showed an aptitude for solving puzzles.)

Similar words: talent, ability, gift, knack

Opposites: inaptitude

Common phrases: an aptitude test, natural aptitude, aptitude for something

SUITABILITYC2

The quality of being right for a particular job, purpose, or situation.

  • They questioned his aptitude for the role.
  • The material showed little aptitude for outdoor use.
  • Her aptitude for the position was carefully considered.

How to use it: aptitude for something (The committee assessed his aptitude for the post.)

Similar words: suitability, fitness

Opposites: unsuitability

Common phrases: aptitude for something, particular aptitude

Questions about aptitude

What does aptitude mean?

A natural ability to learn or do something well.

What is aptitude in other languages?

Türkçe: yetenek · Español: aptitud · Français: aptitude · Deutsch: Begabung · Italiano: attitudine · 日本語: 適性

How do you pronounce aptitude?

In American English /ˈæptɪˌtuːd/; in British English /ˈæptɪtjuːd/.

How do you use aptitude in a sentence?

She has an aptitude for music. The course begins with an aptitude test.

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