Aptitude

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APT'ITUDE, n. [of aptus, apt.]
1. A natural or acquired disposition for a particular purpose, or tendency to a particular action or effect; as, oil has an aptitude to burn; men acquire an aptitude to particular vices.
2. Fitness; suitableness.
3. Aptness; readiness in learning; docility.

aptitude appears in definitions for these words:
Aptitude Cavilousness Genius Inaptitude Ingenious Mobility

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