ABILITY

n. 1 adeptness, aptitude, facility, faculty, capacity, power, knack, proficiency, Colloq know-how I have perceived your ability to manipulate situations to your own advantage 2 talent, skill, cleverness, capacity, wit, gift, genius, capability He has such extraordinary ability it is difficult to see why he doesn't accomplish more 3 abilities. faculty, faculties, talent(s), gift(s), skill(s) Her abilities have made her one of the finest cellists of our time