Adaptitude

/əˈdæptɪtjuːd/ noun

Definition

Natural aptitude or talent for adapting to new situations or learning new skills.

Etymology

Blend of 'adapt' and 'aptitude' (natural ability), a newer coinage combining these concepts.

Kelly Says

Adaptitude is becoming more valued than any single skill in jobs—employers want people who can learn quickly and handle change, because technology keeps rewriting the job description every five years.

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