🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

能力

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nōryoku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ability/əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女の複雑な問題を解決する能力は、皆を感心させました。"

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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', meaning 'aptitude' or 'fitness', which evolved through Old French 'habilité' before entering Middle English. The meaning has shifted over time to encompass a broader range of skills and competencies.

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