🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

क्षमता

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kshamata

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ability/əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"उसकी क्षमता जटिल समस्याओं को हल करने में सभी को प्रभावित करती है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The possession of the means or skill to do something.

    "Her ability to solve complex problems impressed everyone in the meeting."
  2. 2

    A talent or skill that someone possesses.

    "He has a natural ability for music that is evident from a young age."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'ability' originates from the Latin 'habilitas', which means 'aptitude' or 'fitness'. It evolved through Old French 'habilité' before entering Middle English as 'abilite' in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift towards the modern sense of capability or skill.

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