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- pronunciation:
bI
lih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
abilities |
| definition 1: |
the capacity or power to do something; quality of being able.
Most birds have the ability to fly.The private tutoring seems to have increased his ability in math.- synonyms:
- capability, capacity, faculty, power
- antonyms:
- inability
- similar words:
- competence, energy, facility, force, genius, intelligence, potency, potential, qualification, reach, resource, speed, strength, talent, understanding, wit
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| definition 2: |
inherent skill or talent.
She has a good deal of ability as an ice skater.The researchers are studying drawing ability in very young children.- synonyms:
- aptitude, endowment, flair, gift, knack, talent
- antonyms:
- ineptitude
- similar words:
- adeptness, bent, dexterity, expertise, facility, forte, hand, inclination, instinct, mastery, proclivity, proficiency, propensity, qualification, reach, resource, skill, speed
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| related words: |
aptitude, attribute, caliber, capability, ease, feel, flair, know-how, merit, might, promise, prowess, talent |
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