American English

How to pronounce abilities

nounB1Common word
uhBIHluhdeez

/əˈbɪ.lə.ɾiz/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Form of ability

Several powers or skills that allow people to do something.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

Several powers or skills that allow people to do something.

Her abilities in math and science are exceptional.

The job requires a wide range of abilities.

plural noun

Several particular skills or talents that someone has, especially in a subject or activity.

He demonstrated his abilities in music and art.

She used her abilities to solve the problem.

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Related words & forms

The plural is abilities: change y to ies.