01 n. A natural or acquired disposition or capacity for a particular purpose, or tendency to a particular action or effect; as, oil has an aptitu…
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A natural or acquired disposition or capacity for a particular purpose, or tendency to a particular action or effect; as, oil has an aptitude to burn.“He seems to have had a peculiar aptitude for the management of irregular troops.” — Macaulay.
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A general fitness or suitableness; adaptation.“That sociable and helpful aptitude which God implanted between man and woman.” — Milton.
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Readiness in learning; docility; aptness.“He was a boy of remarkable aptitude.” — Macaulay.