ability in English
- ability⇄ability, noun, pl.-ties.
1. the power to do or act.
Ex. the ability to think clearly. The old horse still has the ability to work.
(SYN) capability, capacity.
2. skill.
Ex. Washington had great ability as a general.
ability in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
Ability
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Definitions
- The possession of the means or skill to do something.
- Capability or proficiency in a specific area or task.
Usage Examples
- Her ability to solve complex problems is impressive.
- He demonstrated his ability to lead the team effectively.
Etymology
From Middle English "abilite," derived from Latin "habilitas," meaning "suitability or fitness."
Synonyms
- Skill
- Talent
- Capability
- Competence
Antonyms
- Inability
- Incompetence
- Unskillfulness
Translations
Global Languages
- Spanish: habilidad
- French: capacité
- German: Fähigkeit
- Chinese: 能力
- Arabic: قدرة
- Russian: способность
- Portuguese: habilidade
- Japanese: 能力
- Korean: 능력
- Italian: abilità
- Dutch: vermogen
- Turkish: yetenek
- Hebrew: יכולת
- Swedish: förmåga
- Finnish: kyky
- Danish: evne
- Czech: schopnost
- Hungarian: képesség
- Romanian: abilitate
- Thai: ความสามารถ
- Vietnamese: khả năng
Indian Languages
- Hindi: क्षमता
- Bengali: ক্ষমতা
- Tamil: திறன்
- Telugu: సామర్థ్యం
- Marathi: क्षमता
- Gujarati: ક્ષમતા
- Malayalam: കഴിവ്
- Punjabi: ਯੋਗਤਾ
- Odia: କ୍ଷମତା
- Assamese: সক্ষমতা
- Kannada: ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯ
- Urdu: صلاحیت
- Sinhala: හැකියාව
- Bhojpuri: क्षमता
- Maithili: क्षमता
- Manipuri: সক্ষমতা
- Dogri: क्षमता
- Kashmiri: صلاحیت
- Santhali: khả năng
- Gondi: क्षमता
- Brahui: صلاحیت
- Khasi: ability
- Mizo: ability
- Nepali: क्षमता
- Rajasthani: क्षमता
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary based on regional accents and dialects.
Historical Usage
The concept of ability has been significant in various cultural and social contexts throughout history.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, ability may be viewed as a measure of personal value or social status.
More Information
This section explores the philosophical and practical implications of ability in education and personal development.