ικανότητα — meaning in English

English meaning

• ability noun The capacity or power to do something.
• capacity noun The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
• skill noun An ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice.

Senses

ικανότητα is used for these senses in English:

• ability (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
• ability (countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
• capacity Capability; the ability to perform some task.
• skill A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.

ability — full definition

1. noun The capacity or power to do something.
2. noun A particular skill or talent.

capacity — full definition

1. noun The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
2. noun A person's ability or mental power to do or understand something.
3. noun A role or position in which someone acts.

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