Aptitude

Pronunciation: /ˈæptəˌtuːd/

Aptitude (noun)

  1. A natural ability to learn or do something well, often noticed before you get much training.
  2. A person’s capacity to perform a specific kind of work or activity successfully.
  3. A general readiness of the mind to understand, think, or react in a certain way.

Examples

  • She has a natural aptitude for learning languages.
  • He shows aptitude for understanding new ideas quickly.