aptitude implies a natural liking for some activity and the likelihood of success in it.

APTITUDE definition: capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent. See examples of aptitude used in a sentence.

Aptitude is inborn potential to perform certain kinds of activities, whether physical or mental, and whether developed or undeveloped. Aptitude is often contrasted with skills and abilities, which are developed …

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Definition of aptitude noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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1. An inherent ability, as for learning; a talent: an aptitude for mathematics. 2. Archaic The condition or quality of being suitable; appropriateness.

Someone's aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is their ability to learn it quickly and to do it well.

She's shown great natural aptitude for (learning) languages. a test of aptitude = an aptitude test [=a test that is designed to show how easily someone will be able to learn certain skills]

Some common synonyms of aptitude are bent, faculty, genius, gift, knack, and talent. While all these words mean "a special ability for doing something," aptitude implies a natural liking for some activity …