ability
The origin and history of ability.
Etymology
From Old French ableté, from Latin habilitas ("aptness, capability"), related to habilis ("able, fit") — the same root as "able."
The origin and history of ability.
From Old French ableté, from Latin habilitas ("aptness, capability"), related to habilis ("able, fit") — the same root as "able."
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