Ability: meaning, definitions and examples

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ability

 

[ ษ™หˆbษชlษชti ]

Context #1 | Noun

to demonstrate expertise

The capacity to do something successfully or efficiently; the talent or skill to accomplish a task.

Synonyms

aptitude, capability, competence, skill

Examples of usage

  • She has the ability to speak multiple languages fluently.
  • His ability to solve complex problems quickly is impressive.
Context #2 | Noun

to perform a specific action

A natural or acquired skill or talent.

Synonyms

gift, knack, proficiency, talent

Examples of usage

  • His ability to play the piano is remarkable.
  • She has a natural ability for painting.
Context #3 | Noun

to possess certain qualities

The quality of being able to perform; a possession of the means or skill to do something.

Synonyms

capacity, competence, faculty, skill

Examples of usage

  • Teamwork requires the ability to communicate effectively.
  • His leadership ability has been recognized by his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "ability" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น habilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเคฎเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรคhigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemampuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะดะฐั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdolnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒฝๅŠ› (ใฎใ†ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท capacitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ habilidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yetenek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šฅ๋ ฅ (๋Šฅ๋ ฅ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ schopnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ schopnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒฝๅŠ› (nรฉnglรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sposobnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆfileiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั–ะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bacarฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ habilidad

Word origin

The word 'ability' originated from the Latin word 'abilitas', which means 'capacity, skill'. The concept of ability has been essential in human history, shaping societies and civilizations. Throughout time, the notion of ability has evolved, emphasizing the importance of skills and talents in various aspects of life.

See also: able, disable, enable, inability, unable.