ability

Meanings

Noun

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
Suitableness.
The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
The legal wherewithal to act.
Physical power.
Financial ability.
A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.

Origin / Etymology

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.

Synonyms

aptitude, aptness, capability, capacity, cleverness, dexterity, faculty, power, skill, talent

Antonyms

disability, inability, unability

Scrabble Score: 12

ability is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ability is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ability is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

ability is a valid Words With Friends word