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Hability vs. Ability: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 6, 2023
"Hability" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "Ability," denoting possession of the means or skill to do something.

Which is correct: Hability or Ability

How to spell Ability?

Hability is Incorrect

Ability is Correct

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Key Differences

"Ability" begins with the letter 'A' just like the word "Aptitude."
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Oct 05, 2023
Associate "Ability" with "Capable," both words do not contain the letter 'H'.
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Remember that "Ability" comes from "Able," not "Hable."
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Envision the word "Able" with the ending "-ity" to form "Ability."
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Think of "Ability" as a capability without the 'H'.
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Oct 05, 2023
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Hability and Ability Definitions

Hability

Hability is an incorrect spelling of Ability.
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Ability

The physical or mental power or skill to do something.
She has the ability to solve complex equations.
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Ability

The capacity to achieve an objective.
The team demonstrated their ability to win under pressure.
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Ability

A natural aptitude or acquired skill.
With practice, his speaking ability improved.
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Ability

Potential or suitability for performing an action.
The software's ability to detect errors is impressive.
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Ability

A talent or proficiency in a particular area.
His artistic ability is remarkable.
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Ability

The quality of being able to do something, especially the physical, mental, financial, or legal power to accomplish something.
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Ability

A skill, talent, or capacity
A student of many abilities.
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Ability

The quality of being suitable for or receptive to a specified treatment
The ability of a computer to be configured for use as a file server. See Usage Note at able.
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Ability

(obsolete) Suitableness.
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Ability

(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly.
This wood has the ability to fight off insects, fungus, and mold for a considerable time.
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Ability

The legal wherewithal to act.
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Ability

Physical power.
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Ability

(archaic) Financial ability.
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Ability

(uncountable) A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
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Ability

(countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.
They are persons of ability, who will go far in life.
She has an uncanny ability to defuse conflict.
A mixed-ability class
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Ability

The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in doing; sufficiency of strength, skill, resources, etc.; - in the plural, faculty, talent.
Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren.
Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study.
The public men of England, with much of a peculiar kind of ability.
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Ability

The quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
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Ability

Possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done;
Danger heightened his powers of discrimination
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FAQs

Why is it called Ability?

It's derived from the Latin word "habilitas," meaning aptitude or capacity.
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Which conjunction is used with Ability?

Any conjunction can be used depending on the sentence.
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What is the pronunciation of Ability?

Ability is pronounced as /əˈbɪlɪti/.
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What is the singular form of Ability?

Ability.
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What is the plural form of Ability?

Abilities.
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What is the verb form of Ability?

The related verb is "enable."
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What is the root word of Ability?

The root word is "Able."
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Which vowel is used before Ability?

The vowel "an" as in "an ability."
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Is Ability an abstract noun?

Yes.
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Oct 05, 2023

Which preposition is used with Ability?

"Of" as in "ability of a person."
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What is the second form of Ability?

Ability does not have verb forms.
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What is the third form of Ability?

Ability does not have verb forms.
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How do we divide Ability into syllables?

A-bil-i-ty.
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Is Ability a noun or adjective?

Ability is a noun.
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Is Ability a vowel or consonant?

"Ability" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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How many syllables are in Ability?

Four syllables.
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What part of speech is Ability?

Noun.
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What is the first form of Ability?

Ability does not have verb forms.
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Which article is used with Ability?

Both "a" and "an" can be used depending on the context.
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Is Ability a countable noun?

Yes, in contexts like "different abilities."
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Is the Ability term a metaphor?

No.
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Is the word Ability imperative?

No.
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What is a stressed syllable in Ability?

The second syllable, "bil."
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What is another term for Ability?

Talent or skill.
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What is the opposite of Ability?

Inability or incapacity.
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How is Ability used in a sentence?

"His ability to communicate effectively sets him apart from others."
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Is Ability an adverb?

No.
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Is Ability a negative or positive word?

It is a neutral word, but it often has a positive connotation.
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Is Ability a collective noun?

No.
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Which determiner is used with Ability?

Can vary with context, e.g., "his ability."
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