abilities

Meanings

• Noun

  The capacity to perform specifically tasks or functions, especially as determined by natural endowment or acquired through training or experience.

  - "Her abilities as a pianist are extraordinary."
  - "He lacks the abilities to lead a team."

• Noun

  Plural form of ability.

  - "The team's combined abilities were impressive."
  - "What are your unique abilities?"

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Antonyms

disability , inability , unability

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Synonyms

aptitude , cleverness , dexterity , talent , capability , capacity , faculty , aptitude , aptness , capability , capacity , faculty

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abilities
capabilities , misabilities , reabilities , disabilities

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Variants

List of all variants of abilities that leads to same result
abilities , ability , to the best of her ability , -abilities , -ability , -ibilities , -ibility

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'abilite' meaning 'capability, skill', from the Latin 'habile' meaning 'able, capable'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ability' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

2. Abilities are often classified into various domains, such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Skills: Abilities are often used interchangeably with skills. Skills are the practical application of abilities.

2. Talents: Abilities are also referred to as talents, especially when they are innate and natural.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Abilities have been a central theme in literature, art, and music. In literature, characters often possess unique abilities that contribute to their stories. In art, abilities are depicted through various mediums, such as paintings and sculptures. In music, musicians showcase their abilities through their performances.

How to Memorize "abilities"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself performing tasks related to the ability.
   - For example, visualize yourself playing a musical instrument to remember the ability 'play piano'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the ability with a memorable image or phrase.
   - For example, associate the ability 'run a marathon' with the image of a runner crossing the finish line.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonic devices to help remember the ability.
   - For example, use the acronym 'ROYGBIV' to remember the colors of the rainbow, which is a mnemonic for the ability 'remember colors'.

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