/ˈtælənt/
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Translation
A natural ability to do something very well.
Word origin
From Latin talentum, a weight of silver used as money. The meaning of a natural gift grew from an old Bible story about servants and their money.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- talentum
Grammar
Gender
Pluraltalents
Examples
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"A talent for" something is followed by the thing.
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Here "talent" means how well he cooks.
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"Talents" is the plural form.
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