Hypernym

cognition 1

noun

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

Attribute

able 1

adjective

(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

ability 2

noundomain: thinking

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

Examples

1.danger heightened his powers of discrimination

Synonyms

power 3
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

Antonym

inability 1

noun

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

Derivationally related form

able 1

adjective

(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

able 3

adjective

having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

able 2

adjective

have the skills and qualifications to do things well

Hyponym

know-how 1

noun

the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something

leadership 4

noun

the ability to lead

intelligence 1

noun

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

aptitude 1

noun

inherent ability

bilingualism 1

noun

the ability to speak two languages colloquially

Attribute

able 1

adjective

(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

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