ability
noun/əˈbɪləti/
(plural abilities)
Word Family
- able adjective (≠ unable)
- ably adverb
- ability noun (≠ inability)
- disabled adjective
Слово англійською: ability
Переклад ability українською: зді́бність (на́вички), спромо́жність, платоспромо́жність
Детальний опис
- [singular] ability to do something the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- People with the disease may lose their ability to communicate.
- This program has the ability to adapt to its user.
- Students must demonstrate the ability to understand simple texts.
- She has an uncanny ability to predict what consumers will want.
- A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax.
- [uncountable, countable] a level of skill or intelligence
- Their athletic ability is stunning.
- cognitive/intellectual/mental ability
- A woman of her ability will easily find a job.
- Are you used to teaching students of mixed abilities?
- It's important to discover the natural abilities of each child.
- I try to do my job to the best of my ability (= as well as I can).
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French ablete, from Latin habilitas, from habilis ‘able’.