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ability
1[ uh-bil-i-tee ]
noun
- power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc.
Synonyms: , , ,
- competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification:
the ability to sing well.
- abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes:
Composing music is beyond his abilities.
ability
/ əˈɪɪɪ /
noun
- possession of the qualities required to do something; necessary skill, competence, or power
the ability to cope with a problem
- considerable proficiency; natural capability
a man of ability
- plural special talents
Other Word Forms
- ܲa·i·ٲ noun plural subabilities
Word History and Origins
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Origin of ability2
Word History and Origins
Origin of ability1
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Example Sentences
Bob had that natural inclination, along with a strong curiosity and that thing Ray Bradbury called ‘optimistic behaviorism,’ the ability to be realistic and practical.”
His ability to make that, and now this technical expertise, digestible in a horror genre is really impressive and special.
"This deeply political appointment calls into question the regulator's ability to operate with the impartiality fans deserve," he added.
"It affected your mental state so greatly that it impacted your ability to understand what you were doing," said Judge Thomas.
The term "synaptic plasticity" just means the ability of these connections to be strengthened or otherwise changed.
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