Ability – Synonyms

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The word “ability” refers to a noun. It defines the capacity or skill that is required to execute an intended action successfully. The word “ability” can be applied in various contexts taking on different meanings such as in the sense of knowledge, competence, or talent. Another word for ability is “capability” or “skill.” However, more synonyms for the different meanings will be thoroughly outlined in the following article.

“Ability” – General synonyms

The word “ability” can be used in a variety of ways and has lots of different meanings. In the following subheadings, these will be presented in a detailed list.

“Ability” in the sense of capability

Synonyms of the word ability in the sense of capability will be listed below.

  • Aptitude
  • Capability
  • Capacity
  • Competence
  • Competency
  • Comprehension
  • Dexterity
  • Facility
  • Faculty
  • Intelligence
  • Might
  • Potential
  • Potentiality
  • Power
  • Proficiency
  • Qualification
  • Resourcefulness
  • Strength
  • Talent
  • Understanding

“Ability” in the sense of skill

Synonyms of the word ability in the sense of skill will be listed below.

  • Accomplishment
  • Adeptness
  • Adroitness
  • Aptitude
  • Bent
  • Cleverness
  • Command
  • Competence
  • Craft
  • Deftness
  • Endowment
  • Energy
  • Expertise
  • Expertness
  • Faculty
  • Finesse
  • Flair
  • Force
  • Genius
  • Gift
  • Handiness
  • Ingenuity
  • Knack
  • Know-how
  • Mastery
  • Mind for
  • Particular activity adeptness
  • Potentiality
  • Proficiency
  • Savvy
  • Skill
  • Skillfulness
  • Talent
  • The goods
  • The right stuff
  • What it takes
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“Ability” – Synonyms used in academic writing

In academic writing, “ability” is commonly used to describe a person’s or group’s capacity to perform a task or achieve a certain goal.

Synonyms for ability that can be used for an academic piece of writing include aptitude and capacity.

Are you looking for suitable synonyms for “ability” for your academic paper? Have a look at the table below with the top suggestions from our BachelorPrint-Team.

“Ability” Synonyms Examples
Aptitude The study assessed the participant’s ability to learn a new language.
The study assessed the participant’s aptitude to learn a new language.
Capacity The ability of the human brain to retain information varies greatly.
The capacity of the human brain to retain information varies greatly.
Competence The research evaluated the ability of the participants by analysing data.
The research evaluated the competence of the participants by analysing data.
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