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Aptitude vs Proclivity - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between aptitude and proclivity

is that aptitude is natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill while proclivity is a predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.

aptitude

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
  • The condition of being suitable.

    • Synonyms

    * talent * knack * appropriateness, suitability * See also

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    proclivity

    English

    Noun

    (proclivities)
  • A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.
  • * , Episode 16
    • This therefore was the reason why the still comparatively young though dissolute man who now addressed Stephen was spoken of by some with facetious proclivities as Lord John Corley.

    Synonyms

    * propensity