Ability and Propensity

Ability

Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

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Propensity and ability are semantically related in talent topic. In some cases you can use "Propensity" instead a noun "Ability", when it comes to topics like capacity, intellect, genius.

Nearby Word: able

Propensity

Propensity noun - An established pattern of behavior.

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Ability and propensity are semantically related in inclination topic. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Propensity", if it concerns topics such as talent, intellect, genius.

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human	human ability	human propensity
good	good ability	good propensity
high	high ability	high propensity
physical	physical ability	physical propensity
Other adjectives: similar, natural, specific, increased, extreme, little, remarkable, incredible, general, apparent, greater, magical.

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One of the oldest archetypes; a character that is noted for his or her ability to tell tales, or at least their propensity to do so.

Source: The Storyteller
In Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio has a long speech in Act I, Scene 4 in which he speaks of Queen Mab, her propensity to cause trouble, and her ability to inspire dreams.

Source: Videogame / Dark Parables
He self-taught himself magic, but shares a propensity for magic like his father (Graham has had no practice or training, but shown ability to cast a number of spells in his time).

Source: Video Game / King's Quest

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