noun

talent

TAL-unt/ˈtælənt/

A natural aptitude valued in a person.

The young artist shows remarkable talent in her drawing of a violin.

A young artist demonstrates exceptional drawing skill: beside a real violin, she finishes a closely observed, beautifully proportioned pencil drawing of that same violin.

Etymology

talentGreekbalance; weight; sum of money

Greek talanton moved from a balance to a weight and a sum of money. Probably chiefly through the biblical parable of the talents, money entrusted for use became a gift to develop, then a natural ability.

In context

Relaxation Cabin Manhwa Recap170:58

What are the conditions for a second awakening You need at least an S-rank martial arts talent.

My Talent Adds +1 Every Time I Drain My Stamina To Zero!

More examples

He has a talent for making strangers feel welcome.
The school helps students develop their musical talents.
The studio recruits new talent from local theater groups.

Forms

talent · talents

talented adjective — Having a natural ability to do something well.

Similar words

aptitude: Emphasizes natural capacity for learning or succeeding in a particular area.
gift: Suggests an unusually strong natural ability, often admired by others.
skill: Often develops through practice rather than coming naturally.