ˈæptəˌtuːd 
British ˈæptəˌtjuːd
plural aptitudes
: a natural ability to do something or to learn something
The new test is supposed to measure the aptitudes of the students.
Anyone who can speak five languages obviously has a great natural aptitude for (learning) languages.
She's shown great natural aptitude for (learning) languages.
a test of aptitude = an aptitude test [=a test that is designed to show how easily someone will be able to learn certain skills]
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“Aptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/aptitude. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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