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ability

[uh-bil-i-tee] / əˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
power to act, perform
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capability capacity competence intelligence qualification skill strength talent understanding
STRONG
aptitude competency comprehension dexterity endowment facility faculty might potentiality resourcefulness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance impotence inability incapability incapacity incompetence ineptness lack weakness
WEAK
clumsiness inadequacy inanity limitation paralysis stupidity
NOUN
natural or acquired power in a
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capability expertise ingenuity proficiency skill strength talent
STRONG
adroitness bent cleverness command craft deftness expertness finesse flair genius gift handiness knack know-how mastery savvy skillfulness
WEAK
mind for particular activity adeptness the goods the right stuff what it takes
Antonyms
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inability incapacity incompetence ineptness lack weakness
STRONG
ignorance ineptitude want
WEAK
clumsiness impotence inadequacy inanity limitation paralysis stupidity

Example Sentences

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The public has an expectation that someday we will have the ability to walk into a museum and see this stuff.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

“We have to enjoy today. So if you’re saving towards things and goals in your future, fund those to the best of your ability, and then spend the rest.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Supporters love the "madman theory" for its ability to keep opponents off guard and pull off previously unthinkable achievements.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

They developed physical traits that gave them an advantage, including larger leaves, more upright growth, and the ability to keep growing even when surrounded by other plants.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Besides keeping people farther away from harm, a big advantage of this is the ability to monitor a greater number of places.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone