aptitude implies a natural liking for some activity and the likelihood of success in it.

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Aptitude is inborn potential to perform certain kinds of activities, whether physical or mental, and whether developed or undeveloped. Aptitude is often contrasted with skills and abilities, which …

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She's shown great natural aptitude for (learning) languages. a test of aptitude = an aptitude test [=a test that is designed to show how easily someone will be able to learn certain skills]

ap•ti•tude /ˈæptɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/ n. innate ability or skill; talent: [countable] an aptitude for mathematics. [uncountable] musical aptitude. See -apt-.

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Someone's aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is their ability to learn it quickly and to do it well.

1. An inherent ability, as for learning; a talent: an aptitude for mathematics. 2. Archaic The condition or quality of being suitable; appropriateness.