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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
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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

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