eptitude

English

Etymology 1

Back-formation from ineptitude. By surface analysis, ept +‎ -itude.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛp.tɪ.t(j)ud/

Noun

eptitude (uncountable)

  1. (uncommon) Effectiveness or proficiency in (something), especially contrasting natural ability or aptitude.
    Antonym: ineptitude

Etymology 2

Noun

eptitude (countable and uncountable, plural eptitudes)

  1. Misspelling of aptitude

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