Ability

a·bil·i·ty [uh-bil-i-tee]
noun, plural a·bil·i·ties.
==Meaning==
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 perform on stage well.
3. abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes:
:Singing and juggling at the same time is beyond his abilities.
==Origin==
1350-1400; Middle English (h) abilite < Middle French < Latin habilitās aptitude, equivalent to habili (s) handy (see able ) + -tās -ty2; replacing Middle English ablete < Old French < Latin, as above
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