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