aptitude
|ap-ti-tude|
B2
/ˈæp.tɪ.tjuːd/
natural ability
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aptitude' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aptitudo,' where 'aptus' meant 'fit' or 'suitable.'
Historical Evolution
'aptitudo' transformed into the French word 'aptitude,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aptitude' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fitness or suitability,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'natural ability or talent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a natural ability to do something or to learn something quickly.
She has a natural aptitude for mathematics.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39