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ability
CEFRA2
/əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The power or skill to do something.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe legal wherewithal to act.
Examples
Blind people sometimes develop a compensatory ability to sense the proximity of objects around them.
People with the disease may lose their ability to communicate.
At a glance
Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
Physical power.
A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
More examples
In contextYou will be paid according to your ability.
This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly.
This wood has the ability to fight off insects, fungus, and mold for a considerable time.
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Origin
noun
First attested in the 1300s. From Middle English abilite (“suitability, aptitude, ability”), from Old French ableté, from Latin habilitās (“aptness, ability”), from habilis (“apt, fit, skillful, able”); equivalent to able + -ity.