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Word of the Day: Aptitude

noun /ˈap-tə-ˌtüd/ ap·ti·tude

What does aptitude mean?

  1. noun — inclination, tendency
  2. noun — a natural ability, talent
  3. noun — capacity for learning
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Aptitude in a sentence

bored teenagers with an aptitude for getting into trouble

has an aptitude for math

Synonyms of aptitude

affection affinity bent bias bone devices disposition genius habitude impulse inclination leaning

Origin of aptitude

Middle English, "tendency, likelihood," borrowed from Medieval Latin aptitūdō, going back to Late Latin, "fitness," from Latin aptus "fastened, prepared, suitable, fitting" + -i- -i- + -tūdō -tude apt:1

First known use: 15th century

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What is the SophDict Word of the Day for October 25, 2026?

The Word of the Day for October 25, 2026 is "aptitude", which means inclination, tendency.

What does "aptitude" mean?

Aptitude (noun) means inclination, tendency. Similar words: affection, affinity, bent, bias, bone.

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