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aptitude
 
SYLLABICATION:ap·ti·tude
PRONUNCIATION:  pt-td, -tyd
NOUN: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.
ETYMOLOGY:Middle English, tendency, from Late Latin aptitd, aptitude, from Latin aptus, apt. See apt.
OTHER FORMS:apti·tudi·nal (-tdn-l, -tyd-) —ADJECTIVE
apti·tudi·nal·ly —ADVERB
 
 
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