1
as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
bored teenagers with an aptitude for getting into trouble
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2
as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
has an aptitude for math
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Recent Examples of aptitude
The Watch 8 series also offers a 12-minute running test to gauge your current aptitude for the activity from 1 (beginner) to 10 (pro).
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PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
There, Jeff’s aptitude for all things science became apparent and his siblings became unwilling participants in his experiments.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 June 2025
And while the importance of the visual outcome is obvious — achieving undetectable incisions via adept suturing — the aptitude of the practitioner’s craft determines the effect the patient didn’t think enough about in advance: loss, or not, of feeling.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
But despite his fearlessness and aptitude for risk, the surfer isn’t immune to the peaks and troughs of life.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for aptitude
PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
There, Jeff’s aptitude for all things science became apparent and his siblings became unwilling participants in his experiments.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 June 2025
And while the importance of the visual outcome is obvious — achieving undetectable incisions via adept suturing — the aptitude of the practitioner’s craft determines the effect the patient didn’t think enough about in advance: loss, or not, of feeling.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
But despite his fearlessness and aptitude for risk, the surfer isn’t immune to the peaks and troughs of life.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptitude
Noun
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At the Soul Train Awards in 1997, Da Brat arrived outfitted in a similarly referential look, but her look evoked tomboy inclinations.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
3 July 2025
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At a June 5 press conference, one day after the General Assembly closed the regular 2024 session, the governor gave his strongest indication to date of an inclination to seek another four-year term with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
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If entry-level roles are replaced by automation, the pipeline of fresh talent will slow to a drip.—
Victoria Usher,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Second, the young talent the team drafted from the last rebuild needs to be signed to multi-year contracts.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Because many young parents grew up at a time when diseases like measles were not common, there can be a tendency to not recognize their seriousness.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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According to this report, such a tendency creates a false sense of immediacy, which can have a negative impact of real social relationships.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Brennan, a former DEA agent with a knack for reading between the lines, teamed up with local Detective Scott Apple.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Alicia Silverstone’s Cher, a Beverly Hills high school student with a closet of riotous and costly mix-and-match outfits and a knack for negotiating higher grades without actually earning them, comes off as shallow and spoiled.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 July 2025
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Of course, with Louisiana flair, the new sauce also has a dash of hot sauce.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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The model with the best flair won a new toy and, naturally, a purse to hang it on.—
Ashton Jackson
Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Noun
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So why does Stovall have such an affinity for Charlotte?—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Chris Drumgoole, President of DXC Global Infrastructure Solutions, told me that DXC has an affinity for mission-critical environments.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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“Aptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptitude. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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