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- pronunciation:
- tae
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Builder
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a natural ability or aptitude.
Even as a young child, she showed a strong talent for singing.Unfortunately, he has a talent for telling lies.- synonyms:
- ability, endowment, flair, gift, knack
- similar words:
- aptitude, forte, genius, hand, instinct
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| definition 2: |
the capacity to excel.
These new young executives show talent.- synonyms:
- ability, aptitude, capability, capacity, faculty, potential
- similar words:
- accomplishment, bent, facility, gift
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| definition 3: |
a person or group of people who have or show talent.
There is a lot of talent on this year's team.The agency is always looking for new talent.- similar words:
- ability, genius, phenomenon, potential, wizardry
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| definition 4: |
any of various coins in circulation in ancient Rome, Greece, and the Middle East, worth its weight in gold, silver, or other material.
- similar words:
- coin
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| related words: |
ace, artistry, asset, attribute, caliber, capability, faculty, merit, natural, propensity, prowess, wit |
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| derivations: |
talented (adj.), talentless (adj.) |
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