aptitude (redirected from aptitudes)

ap·ti·tude  (pt-td, -tyd)

n.

1. An inherent ability, as for learning; a talent. See Synonyms at ability.

2. Quickness in learning and understanding; intelligence.

3. The condition or quality of being suitable; appropriateness.

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[Middle English, tendency, from Late Latin aptitd, aptitude, from Latin aptus, apt; see apt.]

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apti·tudi·nal (-tdn-l, -tyd-) adj.

apti·tudi·nal·ly adv.

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aptitude

Noun

natural tendency or ability

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

aptitude - inherent ability                     ability, power - possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination" inherent aptitude, instinct - inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli; "the spawning instinct in salmon"; "altruistic instincts in social animals" capableness, potentiality, capability - an aptitude that may be developed natural ability - ability that is inherited inaptitude - a lack of aptitude

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aptitude

noun gift, ability, talent, capacity, intelligence, leaning, bent, tendency, faculty, capability, flair, inclination, disposition, knack, propensity, proficiency, predilection, cleverness, proclivity, quickness, giftedness, proneness, aptness

Translations

aptitude [ˈæptɪtjuːd] n → aptitud f; capacidad f

aptitude [ˈæptɪtjuːd] n → aptitude f

aptitude [ˈæptɪtjuːd] n → Begabung f

aptitude [ˈæptɪtjuːd] n → abilità f inv

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aptitude

n aptitude [ˈӕptitjuːd]

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