Meaning Of The Word Ability

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What's The Definition Of Ability?

-ability
suffix: -ability replaces '-able' at the end of adjectives to form nouns. Nouns formed in this way refer to the state or quality described by the adjectives.

-ability in American English
a (specified) ability, capacity, or tendency
suffix: a combination of -able and -ity, found on nouns corresponding to adjectives in -able

ability
Your ability is the quality or skill that you have which makes it possible for you to do something.
Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it.

ability in American English
a being able; power to do (something physical or mental)
noun: power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc

ability in British English
noun: possession of the qualities required to do something; necessary skill, competence, or power

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