Word

ability, n.
(abilities)
freq. cnt. 28

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 19 freq. cnt.: 19

ability

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

able able able

antonym

inability

semantic pointers

attribute

able unable

hyponym

adaptability sensitivity, sensitiveness competence, competency form interoperability magical power, magical ability Midas touch penetration physical ability contractility capability, capableness totipotency, totipotence immunocompetence

hypernym

quality

possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 22 freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 9

ability power

sample sentences

"danger heightened his powers of discrimination"