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inaptitude

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in·​ap·​ti·​tude | \ (ˌ)i-ˈnap-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce inaptitude (audio) , -ˌtyüd \

Definition of inaptitude

: lack of aptitude

First Known Use of inaptitude

1620, in the meaning defined above

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“Inaptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaptitude. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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