ability
(əˈbɪlɪtɪ) noun plural -ties 1 possession of the qualities required to do something; necessary skill, competence, or power ■ the ability to cope with a problem
2 considerable proficiency; natural capability ■ a man of ability
3 (plural) special talents
[C14: from Old French from Latin habilitās aptitude, handiness, from habilis able]