Definition of APTITUDE

aptitude

Meanings

Plural: aptitudes

Noun

  • inherent ability
  • Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
  • The condition of being suitable.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 11

aptitude is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 13

aptitude is a valid Words With Friends word