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- [ap-ti-tood, -tyood]
- /ˈæp tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
- /ˈæp.tɪ.tjuːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-ti-tood, -tyood]
- /ˈæp tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
Definitions of aptitude word
- variable noun aptitude Someone's aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is their ability to learn it quickly and to do it well. 3
- noun aptitude inherent or acquired ability 3
- noun aptitude ease in learning or understanding; intelligence 3
- noun aptitude the condition or quality of being apt 3
- noun aptitude the quality of being apt or appropriate; fitness 3
- noun aptitude a natural tendency or inclination 3
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Origin of aptitude
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Late Latin aptitūdō. See apt, -i-, -tude
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Parts of speech for Aptitude
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aptitude popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aptitude
noun aptitude
- predilection — a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach.
- propensity — a natural inclination or tendency: a propensity to drink too much.
- bent — Bent is the past tense and past participle of bend.
- drift — a driving movement or force; impulse; impetus; pressure.
- prone — having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable: to be prone to anger.
Antonyms for aptitude
noun aptitude
- antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- disinclination — the absence of inclination; reluctance; unwillingness.
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
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