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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]]  
 
[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: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Centur 14th century]
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*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]]  
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Ability''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Ability '''''this link'''''].</center>
 
<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]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aptitude]
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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]]

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Etymology

Middle English abilite, from Anglo-French, from Latin habilitat-, habilitas, from habilis apt, skillful

Definitions

b : competence in doing : skill
For lessons on the topic of Ability, follow this link.

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]