ability

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the fact of being able to do something

   This phone has the ability to update its software wirelessly.

2. 2
   noun

   a skill or talent that lets you do something well

   She has a natural ability for languages.

Common collocations

• magical ability Adjective + noun
• unique ability Adjective + noun

First attested in the 1300s. From Middle English abilite (“suitability, aptitude, ability”), from Old French ableté, from Latin habilitās (“aptness, ability”), from habilis (“apt, fit, skillful, able”); equivalent to able + -ity.

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