Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The power or skill to do something.
Ability
/əˈbɪləti/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She has the ability to swim fast.His ability to learn quickly is impressive.
Etymology:
The word ability comes from the Old French word habilité, which means aptitude and from the Latin word habilitas, meaning aptitude. The term developed in the English language in the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
124 mentions per 1 million words 
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