Talent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈta-lənt/ tal·ent

Meaning & Definition of Talent

Talent (noun)

  1. a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude
  2. general intelligence or mental power, ability
  3. the natural endowments of a person

Talent (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a special and usually inborn ability

    "Liza's musical talent was already apparent by the time she was five"

    "a talent for coming up with really funny answers to stupid questions"

    similar: aptitude, bent, endowment, faculty, flair, genius, gift, head, knack
    related: affinity, bias, disposition, habitude, impulse, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, turn, ear, eye, mind, nose, feel, hang, instinct, touch, way, capability, competence, facility, proficiency, skill, capacity, potential, power, forte, specialism, speciality, specialty
    near: disability, handicap, inability, incapacity, shortcoming, weakness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Talent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Talent:

aptitude, bent, endowment, faculty, flair, genius, gift, head, knack

Related Words for Talent

affinity, bias, disposition, habitude, impulse, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, turn, ear, eye, mind, nose, feel, hang, instinct, touch, way, capability, competence, facility, proficiency, skill, capacity

Near Antonyms of Talent

disability, handicap, inability, incapacity, shortcoming, weakness

Word Forms of Talent

Derived words: talented (adjective), talentless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Talent

Middle English, from Old English talente, from Latin talenta, plural of talentum unit of weight or money, from Greek talanton pan of a scale, weight; akin to Greek tlēnai to bear; in senses 3–5, from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 tolerate

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Talent

Words & Phrases Containing Talent

talent scout, talent show, talent spotter

Frequently Asked Questions about Talent

What does "Talent" mean?

"Talent" means a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude. As a noun, it is defined as: a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude.

What is another word for "Talent"?

Other words for "Talent" include aptitude, bent, endowment, faculty, flair, genius, gift and head. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Talent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Talent"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Talent". Common alternatives include aptitude, bent, endowment, faculty, flair, genius, gift, head and knack.

How do you use "Talent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Talent" in a sentence: "Liza's musical talent was already apparent by the time she was five"; "a talent for coming up with really funny answers to stupid questions".

Is "Talent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Talent" is a noun.

Is "Talent" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Talent" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Talent"?

"Talent" is pronounced /ˈta-lənt/ and divided into syllables as tal·ent.

What is the origin of the word "Talent"?

"Talent" comes from Middle English, from Old English talente, from Latin talenta, plural of talentum unit of weight or money, from Greek talanton pan of a scale, weight; akin to Greek tlēnai to bear; in senses 3–5, from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 tolerate. First known use: before 12th century.