Antonyms for ability
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : uh-bil-i-tee |
| Phonetic Transcription : əˈbɪl ɪ ti |
Definition of ability
Origin :- late 14c., from Old French ableté "expert at handling (something)," from Latin habilitatem (nominative habilitas) "aptitude," noun of quality from habilis "easy to manage, handy" (see able). One case where a Latin silent -h- failed to make a return in English (despite efforts of 16c.-17c. scholars); see H.
- noun power to act, perform
- noun natural or acquired power in a
- We are fortunate in the ability and integrity of our Federal judges and attorneys.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- Peace can be contributed to by respect for our ability in defense.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- This accounts for his ability to get through in one day more than most people do in a week.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- The ability to love cleanly and absolutely is the supreme virtue.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Instead, she was inclined to boast over her ability to bamboozle men at her will.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- He collected his thoughts to the best of his ability to answer the questions put to him.
- Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
- She was a remarkable woman—remarkable for beauty, for ability, and for position.
- Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
- It is required from you to give proofs of intellectual energy and ability.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- But ask me what you please, and I will answer to the best of my ability.
- Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- But never doubt their ability to dislike from the beginning!
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
Synonyms for ability
- adroitness
- aptitude
- bent
- capability
- capacity
- cleverness
- command
- competence
- competency
- comprehension
- craft
- deftness
- dexterity
- endowment
- expertise
- expertness
- facility
- faculty
- finesse
- flair
- genius
- gift
- handiness
- ingenuity
- intelligence
- knack
- know-how
- mastery
- might
- mind for
- particular activity adeptness
- potentiality
- proficiency
- qualification
- resourcefulness
- savvy
- skill
- skillfulness
- strength
- talent
- the goods
- the right stuff
- understanding
- what it takes
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