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aptitude
Noun
pl: aptitudes
This term describes an innate, latent capacity rather than a skill acquired through training. It suggests a biological or psychological predisposition that makes the acquisition of a specific expertise easier or more rapid for one individual than for another. While often used in educational or professional contexts to describe talent, it carries a neutral to positive connotation of potential. It differs from "skill" in that aptitude is the raw capability, whereas skill is the developed proficiency.