talent

noun

A marked natural ability or skill.

(business, media, sports) People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person.

(slang) The men or (especially) women of a place or area, judged by their attractiveness.

A city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States.

(obsolete) A desire or inclination for something.

(historical) A unit of weight and money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East, equal to about 30 to 60 kg in various times and places.

Roots

talantontalent- · Greek · weight, sum of money

Synonyms for talent

giftednessn skilln flairn aptituden endowmentn knackn artistryn geniusn brilliancen creativityn competencen expertisen ingenuityn smartsv adroitnessn prodigyn

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