aptitude

Pronunciation: /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun inherent ability

Etymology

From Middle French aptitude, from Medieval Latin aptitudo, from Latin aptus (“apt, fit”). By surface analysis, apt + -itude. Doublet of attitude.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
ability
Narrower (hyponyms)
natural ability, instinct, capability
Opposite (antonyms)
inaptitude

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