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Attitude

/ˈætɪtjuːd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.

    "Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her succeed."
  2. 2

    A position of the body proper to or implying an action or mental state.

    "The dancer's attitude was graceful and poised."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'attitude' originates from the Latin 'aptitudo', meaning 'fitness' or 'suitability'. It evolved through the Italian 'attitudine' in the 17th century, reflecting a person's disposition or mental state.

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