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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
− | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] abilite, from Anglo-French, from [[Latin]] habilitat-, habilitas, from habilis apt, [[skillful]] |
− | *Date: [ | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Centur 14th century] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1 a : the [[quality]] or [[state]] of being able <ability of the soil to hold water>; especially : [[physical]], [[mental]], or [[legal]] [[power]] to [[perform]] | *1 a : the [[quality]] or [[state]] of being able <ability of the soil to hold water>; especially : [[physical]], [[mental]], or [[legal]] [[power]] to [[perform]] | ||
:b : competence in doing : [[skill]] | :b : competence in doing : [[skill]] | ||
*2 : [[natural]] aptitude or acquired proficiency <[[children]] whose abilities warrant higher [[education]]> | *2 : [[natural]] aptitude or acquired proficiency <[[children]] whose abilities warrant higher [[education]]> | ||
+ | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Ability''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Ability '''''this link'''''].</center> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | An aptitude is an [[innate]], acquired or learned or [[developed]] component of a competency (the others being [[knowledge]], [[understanding]] and [[attitude]]) to do a certain kind of [[work]] at a certain level. Aptitudes may be [[physical]] or [[mental]]. The innate nature of aptitude is in contrast to [[achievement]], which [[represents]] [[knowledge]] or ability that is [[Culture|gained]].[ | + | An aptitude is an [[innate]], acquired or learned or [[developed]] component of a competency (the others being [[knowledge]], [[understanding]] and [[attitude]]) to do a certain kind of [[work]] at a certain level. Aptitudes may be [[physical]] or [[mental]]. The innate nature of aptitude is in contrast to [[achievement]], which [[represents]] [[knowledge]] or ability that is [[Culture|gained]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aptitude] |
[[Category: Psychology]] | [[Category: Psychology]] | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] |
Latest revision as of 23:36, 12 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English abilite, from Anglo-French, from Latin habilitat-, habilitas, from habilis apt, skillful
- Date: 14th century
Definitions
- 1 a : the quality or state of being able <ability of the soil to hold water>; especially : physical, mental, or legal power to perform
- b : competence in doing : skill
Description
An aptitude is an innate, acquired or learned or developed component of a competency (the others being knowledge, understanding and attitude) to do a certain kind of work at a certain level. Aptitudes may be physical or mental. The innate nature of aptitude is in contrast to achievement, which represents knowledge or ability that is gained.[1]