Ability (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural a·bil·i·ties.
  1. power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc.
  2. competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification: the ability to sing well.
  3. talents; special skills or aptitudes: Composing music is beyond his abilities.
  1. a combination of -able and -ity, found on nouns corresponding to adjectives ending in -able: capability.
noun plural -ties
  1. possession of the qualities required to do something; necessary skill, competence, or power
  2. considerable proficiency; natural capability
  3. special talents
Ability (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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