Ability
Word | ABILITY |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | a bil i ty |
Pronunciations | /əˈ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Ability"
What do we mean by ability?
The quality of being able to do something, especially the physical, mental, financial, or legal power to accomplish something. noun
A skill, talent, or capacity. noun
The quality of being suitable for or receptive to a specified treatment. noun
See -able, -bility, -ibility. noun
The state or condition of being able; power or capacity to do or act in any relation; competence in any occupation or field of action, from the possession of capacity, skill, means, or other qualification. noun
Plural In a concrete sense, talents; mental gifts or endowments. noun
The condition of being able to pay or to meet pecuniary obligations; possession of means: called distinctively financial or pecuniary ability. noun
That which is within one's power to do; best endeavor. noun
Synonyms Ability, Capacity, power, strength, skill, dexterity; faculty, capability, qualification, efficiency. Ability denotes active power or power to perform, and is used with regard to power of any kind. Capacity conveys the idea of receptiveness, of the possession of resources; it is potential rather than actual, and may be no more than undeveloped ability. Ability is manifested in action, while capacity does not imply action, as when we speak of a capacity for virtue. Capacity is the gift of nature; ability is partly the result of education or opportunity. noun
Abilities, Talents, Parts, etc. (see genius), gifts, faculty, aptitude, accomplishments. noun
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. noun
Possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done noun
The quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment noun
Suitableness.
The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
The legal wherewithal to act.
Physical power.
Financial ability.
A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Ability
- Synonyms for ability
- Adeptness Synonyms
- Aptitude Synonyms
- Ableness Synonyms
- Aptness Synonyms
- Adequacy Synonyms
- Antonyms for ability
- Inability Antonyms
- Unfitness Antonyms
The word "ability" in example sentences
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