ability


Definition: Meaning of, ability in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈbɪlɪti /

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ability abilities
  1. [countable] the state of being able to do something
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  2. [uncountable and countable] someone's level of skill at doing something
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  3. to the best of your ability as well as you can
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ability used in phrases

  • learning ability (noun)
    1. mental ability
  • magical ability (noun)
    1. an ability to perform magic
  • mental ability (noun)
    1. the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behaviour
  • mixed ability (adjective)
    1. a mixed ability school or class teaches all children of the same age together, even if they have different levels of ability
  • natural ability (noun)
    1. ability that is inherited
  • physical ability (noun)
    1. the ability to perform some physical act; contrasting with mental ability
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-ability


Definition: Meaning of, -ability in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈbɪlɪti /

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also -ibility
  1. makes nouns from adjectives ending in -ABLE and -IBLE
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