Ability and Trait

Ability

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

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Trait and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trait" instead a noun "Ability".

Nearby Word: able

Trait noun - Something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind.

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Ability and trait are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Trait".

Nearby Word: traitor

human	human ability	human trait
good	good ability	good trait
physical	physical ability	physical trait
rare	rare ability	rare trait
Other adjectives: special, particular, normal, common, natural, specific, certain, standard, single, actual, real, main, innate, inherent, supernatural, unique, useful, hidden, unusual, primary, different, racial, magical.

Compare Chekhov's Skill, when the forgotten trait or ability ends up being important to the story.

Source: Forgot Flanders Could Do That
Expect him to have at least one bizarre trait or ability that should not be overlooked, as well as an unhealthy attitude about love, life, and humanity in general.

Source: Broken Ace
More Than Mind Control: One demoness claims to have the ability to remove anyone's strongest trait.

Source: Manga / Superior

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