n.
Pronunciation: ' ta-l ə nt
Function: 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 tl ē nai to bear; in senses 2-5, from the parable of the talents in Mount 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 \ -l ə n-t ə d \ adjective
– tal · ent · less \ -l ə nt-l ə s \ adjective