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talent

ta·lent

UK/ˈtal.ənt/ US/ˈtæl.ənt/ common slang

noun

1.

natural qualities or talents

Synonyms
2.

a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity

Origin

From Middle English talent, from Old English talente, borrowed from the plural of Latin talentum (“a Grecian weight; a talent of money”), from Ancient Greek τάλαντον (tálanton, “balance, a particular weight, especially of gold, sum of money, a talent”). Compare Old High German talenta (“talent”). Later figurative senses are from Old French talent (“talent, will, inclination, desire”), derived from the biblical Parable of the Talents.

Phrases

  • talent community
  • talent contest
  • talent management
  • talent scout
  • talent show
  • talent stack
  • voice talent

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