Ability vs. Aptness

Abilitynoun

(obsolete) Suitableness.

Abilitynoun

(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.

Abilitynoun

The legal wherewithal to act.

Abilitynoun

Physical power.

Abilitynoun

(archaic) Financial ability.

Abilitynoun

(uncountable) A unique power of the mind; a faculty.

Abilitynoun

(countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.

Abilitynoun

The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in doing; sufficiency of strength, skill, resources, etc.; - in the plural, faculty, talent.

Abilitynoun

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

Abilitynoun

possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done;

Abilitynoun

possession of the means or skill to do something

Abilitynoun

talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area

Aptnessnoun

suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable

Aptnessnoun

disposition of the mind; propensity

Aptnessnoun

speed or readiness in learning; docility

Aptnessnoun

proneness; tendency

Aptnessnoun

Fitness; suitableness; appropriateness; as, the aptness of things to their end.

Aptnessnoun

Disposition of the mind; propensity; as, the aptness of men to follow example.

Aptnessnoun

Quickness of apprehension; readiness in learning; docility; as, an aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.

Aptnessnoun

Proneness; tendency; as, the aptness of iron to rust.

Aptnessnoun

a disposition to behave in a certain way;

Aptnessnoun

appropriateness;