talent

CEFRB1

/ˈtælənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A natural ability to do something well.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A desire or inclination for something.

Examples

  • The festival showcases the talent of young musicians.

  • We cannot help admiring his talent.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈtalənt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A unit of weight and money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East, equal to about 30 to 60 kg in various times and places.

  2. A marked natural ability or skill.

  3. People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person.

More examples

In context

  • He has a real talent for drawing.

  • The director searched their talent pool to fill the new opening.

  • We appreciate his talent.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English talent, from Old English talente, borrowed from the plural of Latin talentum (“a Grecian weight; a talent of money”), from Ancient Greek τάλαντον (tálanton, “balance, a particular weight, especially of gold, sum of money, a talent”). Compare Old High German talenta (“talent”). Later figurative senses are from Old French talent (“talent, will, inclination, desire”), derived from the biblical Parable of the Talents.