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ability
- 1) noun, possession of the qualities required to do something; necessary skill, competence, or power
- 2) noun, considerable proficiency; natural capability
- 3) noun, special talents
Etymology
C14: from Old French from Latin habilitās aptitude, handiness, from habilis able
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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talent, capability, power, potential, facility, capacity, qualification, competence, proficient, competent, potentiality, skill, know-how (informal), gift, expertise, faculty, flair, competence, energy, accomplishment, knack, aptitude, proficient, dexterity, clever, potentiality, adroit, adept