Main Entry:: tal·ent
Pronunciation:: \ˈta-lənt\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English, from Old English talente, from Latin talenta, plural of talentum unit of weight or money, from Greek talanton pan of a scale, weight; akin to Greek tlēnai to bear; in senses 2–5, from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 — more at tolerate
Date:: before 12th century

1 a: any of several ancient units of weight b: a unit of value equal to the value of a talent of gold or silver2archaic : a characteristic feature, aptitude, or disposition of a person or animal3: the natural endowments of a person4 a: a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude b: general intelligence or mental power : ability5: a person of talent or a group of persons of talent in a field or activity

synonyms see gift

— tal·ent·ed

\-lən-təd\ adjective

— tal·ent·less

\-lənt-ləs\ adjective

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