noun C2 Proficient Uncommon

aptitude

AP-tih-tyood

Aptitude (noun) means a natural talent or ability for learning or doing something. Example: “She has a real aptitude for maths.”

noun

A natural talent or ability for learning or doing something.

"She has a real aptitude for maths."

"The job requires an aptitude for problem-solving."

How to Use Aptitude

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA natural ability or knack for learning a particular skill.

Common pairings

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Word Forms

aptitudes plural

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Etymology

From Latin aptitudo, from aptus, "fit, suitable" — a doublet of attitude, which comes from the same Latin root by a different path.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for aptitude

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “aptitude” mean?

The word “aptitude” means a natural talent or ability for learning or doing something. In plain terms, a natural ability or knack for learning a particular skill.

How do you pronounce “aptitude”?

“Aptitude” is pronounced AP-tih-tyood (/ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/ in IPA).

How do you use “aptitude” in a sentence?

Here is “aptitude” used in a sentence: “She has a real aptitude for maths.”

What part of speech is “aptitude”?

“Aptitude” is a noun.

Where does the word “aptitude” come from?

The word “aptitude” comes from Latin. From Latin aptitudo, from aptus, "fit, suitable" — a doublet of attitude, which comes from the same Latin root by a different path.

Is “aptitude” a common word?

“Aptitude” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.