talent (Meaning)
talent (n)
natural abilities or qualities
a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity
talent (v. t.)
Among the ancient Greeks, a weight and a denomination of money equal to 60 minae or 6,000 drachmae. The Attic talent, as a weight, was about 57 lbs. avoirdupois; as a denomination of silver money, its value was
Among the Hebrews, a weight and denomination of money. For silver it was equivalent to 3,000 shekels, and in weight was equal to about 93/ lbs. avoirdupois; as a denomination of silver, it has been variously estimated at from
Inclination; will; disposition; desire.
Intellectual ability, natural or acquired; mental endowment or capacity; skill in accomplishing; a special gift, particularly in business, art, or the like; faculty; a use of the word probably originating in the Scripture parable of the talents (Matt. xxv. 14-30).
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talent Sentence Examples
- Her talent for painting was evident even in her childhood scribbles.
- The dancer's raw talent captivated the audience with its effortless grace.
- He discovered his talent for writing while scribbling stories in his spare time.
- The young scientist's talent in solving complex equations astounded her teachers.
- The musician's talent extended to both composition and performance.
- The chef's talent lay in creating culinary masterpieces that tantalized the taste buds.
- The athlete's talent in sprinting earned him multiple medals and accolades.
- The politician's talent for persuasion rallied supporters to her cause.
- The teacher's talent in inspiring students made learning an unforgettable experience.
- Her talent for organization transformed chaos into streamlined efficiency.
FAQs About the word talent
natural abilities or qualities, a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activityAmong the ancient Greeks, a weight and a denomination of
aptitude, knack, gift, flair, bent, skill, eye,genius, endowment, faculty
handicap,disability, disability, inability, inability, handicap,weakness, incapacity, weakness, incapacity
Her talent for painting was evident even in her childhood scribbles.
The dancer's raw talent captivated the audience with its effortless grace.
He discovered his talent for writing while scribbling stories in his spare time.
The young scientist's talent in solving complex equations astounded her teachers.