masculine

tɐˈlant

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Translation

talent

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Word origin

From Greek talanton, originally a unit of weight and money; the modern sense of 'gift or ability' comes via the biblical parable of the talents.

Origin
Greek
Root
talanton
English cognates
talent

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralталанты

Examples

.

She has a real talent for music.

, .

His talent was noticed when he was a child.

.

Many talents study at this school.

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