Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aptitude

/ˈæptɪˌtud/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.20 in modern English

Syllables: ap-ti-tude
IPA: /ˈæptɪˌtud/

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The condition of being suitable.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"She showed an early aptitude for mathematics."
"The test measures a student’s aptitude for language learning."

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Middle French

Word Breakdown

Root: aptitude, aptitudo, aptus

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈæptɪˌtud/
British English: /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

Usage

Inflected Forms

aptitudes (plural)

Derived Forms

aptitudinal

Synonyms

talent knack ability technique aptitude capacity craft capability competency competence cunning dexterity

Antonyms

ineptitude

Questions

How do you pronounce aptitude?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæptɪˌtud/.
What does aptitude mean?: A natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
Where does aptitude come from?: It is traced to Middle French.

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