transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈta-lənt ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English talente, from Latin talenta, plural of talentum unit of weight or money, from Greek talanton pan of a scale, weight; akin to Greek tlēnai to bear; in senses 2-5, from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 — more at tolerate
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : any of several ancient units of weight
b. : a unit of value equal to the value of a talent of gold or silver
2. archaic : a characteristic feature, aptitude, or disposition of a person or animal
3. : the natural endowments of a person
4.
a. : a special often creative or artistic aptitude
b. : general intelligence or mental power : ability
5. : a person of talent or a group of persons of talent in a field or activity
Synonyms: see gift
• tal·ent·ed -lən-təd adjective
• tal·ent·less -lənt-ləs adjective