aptitude

Definitions of aptitude
  1. noun
    a natural talent
    synonyms: génie, talent
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    type of:
    dispositions, génie, talent
    natural abilities or qualities
  2. noun
    inherent ability
    synonyms: disposition, disposition naturelle, don, talent
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    antonyms:
    inaptitude, incapacité
    a lack of aptitude
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    capacité, potentialité
    an aptitude that may be developed
    disposition naturelle
    ability that is inherited
    compréhension
    the limit of capability
    dispositions, génie, talent
    natural abilities or qualities
    type of:
    capacité, habileté
    possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
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