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Definition of: aptitude
(ap′tə·td, -tyd) noun
1. Natural or acquired adaptation, bent, or gift: an aptitude for being a gracious host.
2. General fitness.
3. Quickness of understanding; readiness: an aptitude for spelling. Also apt′ness. See synonyms under ABILITY, DEXTERITY. [< F < LL aptitudo < L aptus fitted, suited. Doublet of ATTITUDE]
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