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talented

/ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/
tal · ent · ed
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1

Having a natural aptitude or skill for something.

Example

"The young violinist was so talented that she was invited to perform with the national symphony orchestra."

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talcum
tale
talent
talented
talentless
talinum
talisman

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the noun 'talent' plus the suffix '-ed'. 'Talent' ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek 'talanton' (balance, weight, or sum of money), which acquired the figurative sense of natural ability through the biblical Parable of the Talents.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Talented. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/talented
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