English- translations for ability

Definition of ability

• Suitableness.
• The legal wherewithal to act.
• Physical power.
• A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
• A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.

Examples

• This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly
• This wood has the ability to fight off insects, fungus, and mold for a considerable time
• They are persons of ability, who will go far in life
• She has an uncanny ability to defuse conflict

Related words

• inability
• disability
• availability
• probability
• usability
• reliability
• stability
• permeability
• amiability