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- DictionaryTal·ent/ˈtalənt/
noun
- 1. natural aptitude or skill: "he possesses more talent than any other player"
- 2. a former weight and unit of currency, used especially by the ancient Romans and Greeks: "a mighty steed bought from a Thessalian merchant for thirteen talents"
1. a. : a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude. b. : general intelligence or mental power : ability. 2. : the natural endowments of a person. 3. : a person of talent or a group of persons of talent in a field or activity.
a person who has a natural skill or ability to be good at something: She is a real talent, a fine writer with a gift for wordplay and a knack for description. They believe the young player is a rare talent, who will go on to have great success. [ U ] business specialized.
Talent is an exceptional natural ability, especially in a particular activity, such as music. Talent is often thought of as the kind of ability that comes without training—something that you’re born with. It is often contrasted with skill, which is an ability acquired and developed through practice.
Definitions of talent. noun. natural abilities or qualities. synonyms: endowment, gift, natural endowment. see more. noun. a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity. see more. noun. an ancient unit of weight and currency. Pronunciation. US. /ˈtælənt/ UK. /ˈtælənt/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Talent."
Jun 2, 2024 · talent (plural talents) A marked natural ability or skill. [from 15th c.] 1936 Feb. 15, Ernest Hemingway, letter to Maxwell Perkins: Feel awfully about Scott... I always knew he couldn't think—he never could—but he had a marvelous talent and the thing is to use it—not whine in public.
4 days ago · noun. 1. innate ability, aptitude, or faculty, esp when unspecified; above average ability. a talent for cooking. a child with talent. 2. a person or persons possessing such ability. 3. any of various ancient units of weight and money.
talent. noun. /ˈtælənt/. /ˈtælənt/. [uncountable, countable] a natural ability to do something well. The festival showcases the talent of young musicians. to possess/have exceptional musical talent. The team is known for nurturing raw talent. a man of many talents.
TALENT definition: 1. a natural ability to do something: 2. showing natural ability in a particular area: . Learn more.
A special natural ability or aptitude, usually for something expressed or implied; a natural capacity for success in some department of mental or physical activity; †an accomplishment ( obsolete ). 1602. Silly bodies and sorie fellowes of no talent gift or ability.
Definition of talent noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
