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aptitude

/ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/
ap · ti · tude /ˈæp · tɪ · ˌtjuːd/
English Definition
n. a natural ability to do something or to learn something
中文释义
n. 天资,才能
Significado en Español
aptitud, capacidad
한국어 뜻
적성, 재능
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
năng khiếu, tài năng
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Example Sentence

His aptitude for learning languages was impressive.

他学习语言的天赋令人印象深刻。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
apt(tendency, adaptation)+ tude(state)→ status of a natural ability, aptitude.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “aptitude”:

  1. A ignorance
  2. B talent
  3. C aversion
  4. D confusion
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B — talent. “aptitude” means n. a natural ability to do something or to learn something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her remarkable ______ for numbers made her a brilliant young accountant.

  1. A dislike
  2. B aptitude
  3. C weakness
  4. D clumsiness
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B — aptitude. “aptitude” means n. a natural ability to do something or to learn something

Common questions about “aptitude”

What does “aptitude” mean?

aptitude — n. a natural ability to do something or to learn something. In Chinese: n. 天资,才能.

How do you pronounce “aptitude”?

aptitude is pronounced /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ap · ti · tude.

How do you use “aptitude” in a sentence?

His aptitude for learning languages was impressive. (他学习语言的天赋令人印象深刻。)

What are synonyms for “aptitude”?

talent, skill, gift, knack — all close in meaning to aptitude (n. a natural ability to do something or to learn something).

Is “aptitude” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. aptitude appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “aptitude”?

apt(tendency, adaptation)+ tude(state)→ status of a natural ability, aptitude.

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