definition of the word talent

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< Middle English talent < Old French talent (“‘a talent, also will, inclination, desire’”) < Latin talentum (“‘a Grecian weight; a talent of money’”) < Ancient Greek τάλαντον (talanton), “‘balance, a particular weight, esp. of gold, sum of money, a talent’”). The figurative meanings 2. and 3. come from Matt. XXV 14-30.

talent (plural talents)

1. a unit of weight and money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East.
2. a marked ability or skill.

   He has the talent of touching his nose with his tongue.

3. the potential or factual ability to perform a skill better than most people.

   She has a talent to sing.

   Also used jocularly, as: He has a talent for getting into trouble.

4. (slang) attractive man or woman.

• See also Wikisaurus:skill

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