Ability
Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.
Determination and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Determination" instead a noun "Ability".
Nearby Word: able
Determination
Determination noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.
Ability and determination are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Determination".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| human | human ability | human determination |
| good | good ability | good determination |
| physical | physical ability | physical determination |
| similar | similar ability | similar determination |
| Other adjectives: exceptional, single, strong, real, extreme, great, magic, new, incredible, apparent, greater, superhuman, newfound. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Max thinks Ruby is vibrant and energetic and is attracted to her determination and ability to think for herself.
Source: Happily Married / Comic Books -
Hayate gets to show off his determination and combat ability in addition to his dedication to duty and fulfilling his promises.
Source: Masculine Girl, Feminine Boy -
While he points out himself that determination is no substitute for ability he lacks, he manages to climb to the highest rank of Sand Masters by sheer stubborness, then survives being buried under a metre of sand with sheer willpower and protects his remaining people with little more than zeal.
Source: Determinator / Comic Books
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