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Talent Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：natural ability (talent)

talent 🔊

/ˈtælənt/

A natural ability to be good at something, especially without being taught.

natural ability 🔊

➕

/ˈnætʃərəl əˈbɪlɪti/

A natural skill or aptitude that someone is born with, which allows them to do something very well without much training.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'talentum' (unit of weight/money), later metaphorically for ability.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a talent show—contestants display their natural abilities. 'Talent' is what they show.

📖 Example

Even as a child, she showed an incredible talent for painting. 🔊 Even as a child, she showed an incredible talent for painting.

🔗 Collocations

have a talent for – to possess a natural ability in a specific area

show great talent – to demonstrate exceptional natural ability

natural talent – an innate ability not acquired through learning

🔄 Synonyms

gift (n.) – a natural ability or talent

aptitude (n.) – a natural ability to learn or do something

knack (n.) – a special skill or ability for doing something easily

🚫 Antonyms

inability (n.) – lack of ability or skill

incompetence (n.) – lack of the necessary skill or ability

🌱 Derivatives

talented (adj.) – having a natural ability or skill

talentless (adj.) – lacking natural ability or talent

📖 Cultural Story

In medieval Latin, 'talentum' referred to a large sum of money. The Biblical Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25) used it metaphorically for God-given abilities, leading to the modern meaning of natural skill.

Meaning 2：gifted people (talent)

talent 🔊

/ˈtælənt/

People who have a natural ability to do something well.

gifted people 🔊

➕

/ˈɡɪftɪd ˈpiːpl/

People who possess natural abilities that make them highly skilled in a particular field, often sought after by organizations.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The tech company is always looking for new talent to join their creative team. 🔊 The tech company is always looking for new talent to join their creative team.

🔗 Collocations

recruit talent – to hire skilled individuals

young talent – gifted young people

talent pool – a group of skilled people available for recruitment

🔄 Synonyms

genius (n.) – a person with outstanding natural ability

prodigy (n.) – a young person with exceptional talent

expert (n.) – a person with great knowledge or skill in a field

🚫 Antonyms

amateur (n.) – a person who does something without professional skill

🌱 Derivatives

talented (adj.) – having a natural ability or skill

talentless (adj.) – lacking natural ability or talent