Abilities: meaning, definitions and examples

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abilities

 

[ əˈbɪlɪtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a job application

Skills or talents that an individual possesses, which may be relevant to a specific job or task.

Synonyms

capabilities, skills, talents

Examples of usage

  • Her abilities in project management were a key factor in securing the position.
  • His technical abilities impressed the interview panel.
Context #2 | Noun

in a superhero context

Superhuman powers or skills possessed by a fictional character, typically in comic books or movies.

Synonyms

capabilities, powers, skills

Examples of usage

  • Superman's abilities include flight, super strength, and x-ray vision.
  • Spider-Man's abilities to climb walls and sense danger make him a formidable hero.
Context #3 | Noun

in a general context

The quality of being able to do something, often related to competence or proficiency.

Synonyms

competence, skills, talents

Examples of usage

  • His abilities as a musician are widely recognized in the industry.
  • She demonstrated her abilities as a leader during the crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "abilities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 habilidades

🇮🇳 क्षमताएँ

🇩🇪 Fähigkeiten

🇮🇩 kemampuan

🇺🇦 здібності

🇵🇱 umiejętności

🇯🇵 能力

🇫🇷 capacités

🇪🇸 habilidades

🇹🇷 yetenekler

🇰🇷 능력

🇸🇦 قدرات

🇨🇿 schopnosti

🇸🇰 schopnosti

🇨🇳 能力

🇸🇮 sposobnosti

🇮🇸 hæfileikar

🇰🇿 қабілеттер

🇬🇪 უნარები

🇦🇿 bacarıqlar

🇲🇽 habilidades

Etymology

The word 'abilities' originates from the Latin word 'abilitas', meaning 'capability' or 'skill'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broad range of skills, talents, and powers, both in real-life contexts and fictional settings. The concept of abilities has been a crucial aspect of human development and accomplishment throughout history, with individuals striving to enhance and showcase their unique capabilities in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,867, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.