aptitude

noun
UK: /ˈæptɪtjuːd/
US: /ˈæptɪtuːd/

  1. A natural ability to do something well or learn something quickly.

    1. She has an aptitude for music, she plays very well. [ ] [ ]
    2. His aptitude for coding became clear during the first few weeks of the course. [ ] [ ]

  2. A natural tendency or inclination; a talent or capacity for something specific.

    1. He shows a great aptitude for solving complex problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her aptitude towards leadership made her an ideal candidate for the team lead position. [ ] [ ]

  3. General suitability or readiness, often evaluated through tests.

    1. The aptitude test results will help determine your best career path. [ ] [ ]
    2. Candidates are assessed on their aptitude to learn new skills and adapt to change. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

talent capacity ability skill gift knack potential facility bent proclivity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aptitude" in English means: A natural ability to do something well or learn something quickly., A natural tendency or inclination; a talent or capacity for something specific., General suitability or readiness, often evaluated through tests..

The phonetic transcription of "aptitude" is /ˈæptɪtjuːd/ in British English and /ˈæptɪtuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aptitude": talent, capacity, ability, skill, gift, knack, potential, facility, bent, proclivity.

Example usage of "aptitude": "She has an aptitude for music, she plays very well.". More examples on the page.