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ability noun

  /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ , /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
  • (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).]
 capacité, pouvoir, habileté
  • (countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
 capacité, pouvoir

-ability suffix

  /-əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ , /-əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ , [-əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi]
  • Forms a noun from a verb or an adjective by changing from -able; ability, inclination or suitability for a specified function or condition.
 -abilité
germinating ability
pouvoir germinatif
storage ability
stockabilité
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