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ability Synonyms

Another word for ability

Choosing another word for ability depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Possession of the means, power, or capacity to do something physical or mental.

Usage Example

"The new software gives researchers the capacity to analyze thousands of data points in seconds."

Strongest
capacity
capability
Strong
power
potential
faculty
means
competence
Weak
wherewithal

• noun (Context 2)

Talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area.

Usage Example

"She demonstrated remarkable musical talent at a very young age."

Strongest
talent
skill
aptitude
proficiency
Strong
competence
expertise
gift
flair
knack
prowess

Opposites of ability

The opposite of ability shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inability
incompetence
incapability
incapacity
ineptitude
powerlessness
impotence
helplessness
See all opposites of ability

• Nearby Words

abidance
abide
abiding
ability
abiu
abjectly
ablaze

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ability. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ability
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