aptitude
a natural ability or talent for acquiring a particular skill
Word origin: From Latin aptitudo, fitness, from aptus fit.
Aptitude in a sentence
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His aptitude for languages allowed him to become fluent in Mandarin within two years.
Early tests revealed a striking aptitude for languages that her teachers had overlooked.
Using “aptitude” well
Aptitude denotes a natural capacity to learn or do something well, emphasizing potential more than current accomplishment. It is the talent for acquiring a skill, not the skill itself.
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