aptitudinal
|ap-ti-tu-di-nal|
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/ˌæptɪˈtuːdɪnəl/
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/ˌæptɪˈtjuːdɪnəl/
related to natural ability
Etymology
'aptitudinal' originates from English, formed from the noun 'aptitude' + the adjective-forming suffix '-al'. 'Aptitude' ultimately comes from Latin.
'aptitudinal' is derived from 'aptitude' (from Latin 'aptitudo'), where Latin 'aptitudo' developed from 'aptus' meaning 'fit' or 'suitable'; English formed 'aptitude' and then the adjective 'aptitudinal' by adding '-al'.
Initially the root meant 'fit' or 'suitable' in Latin; over time the English derivatives came to denote 'natural ability or suitability', which is the current sense reflected in 'aptitudinal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or indicating aptitude; pertaining to a person's natural ability, talent, or suitability for a particular task or field.
The aptitudinal assessment helped the school place students in the most suitable courses.
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Last updated: 2025/09/29 01:54