ability; power




possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

"danger heightened his powers of discrimination"

Antonym:
  • inability

Type of:
  • cognition; knowledge; noesis

Types:
  • know-how
  • leadership
  • intelligence
  • aptitude
  • bilingualism
  • capacity; mental ability
  • creativity; creativeness; creative thinking
  • originality
  • skill; science
  • skill; accomplishment; acquirement; acquisition; attainment
  • hand
  • superior skill
  • faculty; mental faculty; module


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