ability

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Synonyms: agility, lability, anility, ibility, -ability, hability, abilify

Antonyms: agility, lability, anility, ibility, -ability, hability, abilify

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Suitableness. {{defdate|Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the late 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=4}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. {{defdate|First attested from around (1350 to 1470).}}<ref name=SOED/>
3. The legal [[wherewithal]] to act. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
4. {{lb|en|now|limited to|_|Scottish|_|dialects}} Physical power. {{defdate|First attested from around (1350 to 1470).}}<ref name=SOED/>
5. {{lb|en|archaic}} Financial ability. {{defdate|First attested in the early 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
6. {{lb|en|uncountable}} A unique power of the mind; a faculty. {{defdate|First attested in the late 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
7. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[skill]] or [[competence]] in doing; mental power; talent; [[aptitude]]. {{defdate|First attested in the early 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

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