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| Talent (in the sense of natural ability or giftedness) is not the same as [[skill]], which is a learned [[process]], and one which is enhanced or inhibited by an underlying talent. | | Talent (in the sense of natural ability or giftedness) is not the same as [[skill]], which is a learned [[process]], and one which is enhanced or inhibited by an underlying talent. |
| ==Etymology== | | ==Etymology== |
− | [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD 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 — | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD 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 — |
− | *Date: before [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Century 12th century] | + | *Date: before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Century 12th century] |
− | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of [[Talent]], follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Talent this link].</center> | + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of [[Talent]], follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Talent this link].</center> |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1 a : any of several ancient units of weight | | *1 a : any of several ancient units of weight |
− | :b : a unit of value equal to the value of a talent of gold or silver | + | :b : a unit of [[value]] equal to the value of a talent of gold or silver |
− | *2 archaic : a characteristic feature, aptitude, or disposition of a person or animal | + | *2 archaic : a characteristic feature, aptitude, or disposition of a [[person]] or [[animal]] |
| *3 : the natural endowments of a person | | *3 : the natural endowments of a person |
− | *4 a : a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude | + | *4 a : a special often athletic, [[creative]], or artistic aptitude |
− | :b : general intelligence or mental power : ability | + | :b : general [[intelligence]] or mental [[power]] : ability |
− | *5 : a person of talent or a group of persons of talent in a field or activity | + | *5 : a person of talent or a [[group]] of persons of talent in a field or activity |
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| [[Category: General Reference]] | | [[Category: General Reference]] |