aptitude
gb/ˈæptətˌud/ us/ˈæptətˌud/
B2
English
tehetség, érzék, alkalmasság, rátermettség, képesség, adottság, hajlam
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
aptitude for [subject/activity]
She has a real aptitude for languages and picked up Italian quickly.
Igazi tehetsége van a nyelvekhez, és gyorsan megtanult olaszul.
His aptitude for problem-solving made him a natural fit for engineering.
A problémamegoldó tehetsége miatt a mérnöki pálya természetes választás volt számára.
The course is designed for students with an aptitude for maths.
Learner examples
I have an aptitude for music.
Van tehetségem a zenéhez.
She shows aptitude for science.
Van érzéke a természettudományokhoz.
Common mistake:
Often confused with attitude (opinions/feelings) because they sound similar.
Meaning
natural ability to do something
Collocations
have an aptitude
|show aptitude
|demonstrate aptitude
|natural aptitude
|an aptitude for maths
|an aptitude for languages
|an aptitude for music
|an aptitude for learning
|a strong aptitude
|a real aptitude
Synonyms
talent (More general and very common; aptitude often emphasizes potential to learn.)
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knack (More informal; suggests an easy, practical skill.)
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gift (Often suggests something special or impressive.)
Antonyms
ineptitude (The opposite: lack of ability or skill.)
|
inability (A general lack of capacity to do something.)
Themes
education
|work
|skills
Definition
a natural talent for something
a natural ability or talent for learning or doing something well
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
alkalmasság
B2
rátermettség
C1
Usage pattern:
aptitude for [role/task]
The interview is intended to judge each candidate’s aptitude for the role.
Az interjú célja, hogy megítéljék az egyes jelöltek alkalmasságát a pozícióra.
She quickly demonstrated her aptitude for leadership during the project.
A projekt során gyorsan megmutatta vezetői rátermettségét.
The training helps employees develop the aptitude needed for customer-facing work.
Learner examples
This test checks my aptitude for the job.
Ez a teszt a munkára való alkalmasságomat vizsgálja.
Common mistake:
Learners may use aptitude when they mean attitude (how someone behaves or feels).
Meaning
suitability for a job or role
Collocations
aptitude for leadership
|aptitude for management
|aptitude for the role
|aptitude for the job
|assess aptitude
|prove aptitude
|lack the aptitude
|overall aptitude
|professional aptitude
|technical aptitude
Synonyms
fitness (Emphasizes being right or appropriate for a purpose.)
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suitability (Very close in meaning; often used in formal evaluation contexts.)
Antonyms
unsuitability (Not appropriate or fit for a role or purpose.)
Themes
work
|business
Definition
how suitable someone is for a job or task
the quality of being suitable for a particular job, role, or purpose
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[type] aptitude (e.g., verbal aptitude); aptitude in [area]
The company uses an assessment to measure applicants’ aptitude for logical reasoning.
A cég egy felméréssel méri a jelentkezők logikai következtetési képességét.
Her aptitude scores suggested she would do well in technical training.
A képességteszten elért eredményei azt jelezték, hogy jól teljesítene a műszaki képzésen.
Aptitude tests aim to predict performance in certain kinds of work.
Learner examples
My aptitude score was high.
Magas pontszámot értem el a képességteszten.
Common mistake:
Aptitude is about potential to learn; achievement is about what you have already learned.
Meaning
potential ability measured by tests
Collocations
verbal aptitude
|numerical aptitude
|spatial aptitude
|mechanical aptitude
|cognitive aptitude
|aptitude score
|aptitude assessment
|measure aptitude
|high aptitude
|low aptitude
Synonyms
capacity (More general; can refer to overall ability rather than a specific potential.)
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potential (Broader; not necessarily measured formally.)
Antonyms
limitation (A restriction on what someone is able to do or learn.)
Themes
education
|testing
|business
Definition
your potential skill, often measured by a test
a person’s potential ability in a particular area, especially as assessed by standardized tests
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
4
hajlam
C1
Usage pattern:
aptitude for [behavior/activity]
He had an aptitude for taking on too much work at once.
Hajlama volt arra, hogy egyszerre túl sok munkát vállaljon magára.
The report noted a worrying aptitude for risk-taking in junior traders.
A jelentés aggasztó kockázatvállalási hajlamot állapított meg a junior kereskedőknél.
She showed an aptitude for collaboration that improved the whole team’s mood.
Common mistake:
This sense is less common today; in most contexts aptitude means ability, not preference.
Meaning
tendency or inclination to do something
Collocations
an aptitude for hard work
|an aptitude for risk-taking
|an aptitude for violence
|an aptitude for cooperation
|an aptitude for compromise
Synonyms
propensity (Often suggests a strong tendency, sometimes negative.)
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inclination (Can suggest a preference as well as a tendency.)
Antonyms
aversion (A tendency to avoid something rather than do it.)
Themes
personality
Definition
a tendency to do something
a tendency or inclination toward a particular kind of behavior or activity
Grammar
Dictionary form
aptitude
IPA
GB/ˈæptətˌud/
US/ˈæptətˌud/
Syllables & stress
aptitude (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (aptitude)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: aptitude
- Plural: aptitude, aptitudes
Word family
Forms
aptitudes
noun
Core family
apt
adjective B2
aptly
adverb
Related words
aptness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
inept
adjective
ineptitude
noun
Expressions
aptitude test
1/ˈæptətˌud tˈɛst/
fixed phrase
test of ability and potential
a test that shows what you may be good at
Examples
- All applicants must take an aptitude test before the interview.
- She took an aptitude test to see which careers might suit her.
- The school uses aptitude tests to place students in the right level.
Learner examples
- I took an aptitude test.
- He failed the aptitude test.
have an aptitude for
1/hˈæv ən ˈæptətˌud fɚ/
fixed phrase
be naturally good at
to be naturally good at something
Examples
- She has an aptitude for design and learns new software quickly.
- If you have an aptitude for numbers, accounting could suit you.
- He seems to have an aptitude for teaching young children.
Learner examples
- I have an aptitude for cooking.
language aptitude
1/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ ˈæptətˌud/
fixed phrase
ability to learn languages
being naturally good at learning languages
Examples
- People with high language aptitude often notice patterns in grammar quickly.
- The program assesses language aptitude before assigning courses.
- Her language aptitude helped her reach a good level in French in a year.
Learner examples
- She has language aptitude.
mechanical aptitude
1/mɪkˈænɪkəl ˈæptətˌud/
fixed phrase
ability with machines and tools
being good with machines
Examples
- The role requires mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Her mechanical aptitude showed when she fixed the printer in minutes.
- Applicants will be screened for mechanical aptitude during training.
Learner examples
- He has mechanical aptitude.
natural aptitude
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl ˈæptətˌud/
fixed phrase
inborn talent
a talent you are born with
Examples
- Her natural aptitude for rhythm made drumming look easy.
- He has a natural aptitude for languages, but he also studies hard.
- The job suits people with a natural aptitude for problem-solving.
Learner examples
- He has natural aptitude for sport.
show aptitude (for)
1/ʃˈoʊ ˈæptətˌud fɚ/
fixed phrase
demonstrate natural ability
to show you are naturally good at something
Examples
- She showed aptitude for coding within her first week on the course.
- New recruits who show aptitude are offered extra training.
- He has shown an aptitude for handling difficult customers calmly.
Learner examples
- She shows aptitude for music.