Ability
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The capacity, skill, or talent to do something successfully. It refers to both natural aptitude and learned competence in performing tasks or activities.
“Her ability to speak five languages fluently impressed everyone at the conference.”
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Contains three vowels (A, I, I); common letter pattern with -ITY ending
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; double I and Y (4 pts) add value
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