mental ability

/ˌmɛntl əˌbɪlədi/
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Other forms: mental abilities

Definitions of mental ability
  1. noun
    the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior
    synonyms: capacity
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    types:
    prescience, prevision
    the power to foresee the future
    type of:
    ability, power
    possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
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