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Old English talente, from plural of Latin talentum (“a Grecian weight; a talent of money”), from Ancient Greek τάλαντον (talanton), “balance, a particular weight, especially of gold, sum of money, a talent”). Later senses reinforced by Old French talent (“a talent, also will, inclination, desire”).
Pronunciation
Noun
talent (plural talents)
- (historical) A unit of weight and money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East. [from 9th c.]
- 1611, Authorized Version, Matthew XXV 14-15:
- For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
- 1611, Authorized Version, Matthew XXV 14-15:
- (obsolete) A desire or inclination for something. [14th-16th c.]
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book X:
- ‘Faythfully,’ seyde Sir Dynadan, ‘I woll nat abyde, for I have suche a talente to se Sir Trystram that I may nat abyde longe from hym.’
- 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book X:
- After Matthew 25, above: A marked natural ability or skill. [from 15th c.]
- He has the talent of touching his nose with his tongue.
- (business, media, sports) People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person. [from 19th c.]
- The director searched their talent pool to fill the new opening.
- (slang) The men or (especially) women of a place or area, judged by their attractiveness. [from 20th c.]
- Not much talent in this bar tonight – let's hit the clubs.
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:skill
External links
- talent in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- talent in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
Anagrams
Anglo-Norman
Noun
talent m. (oblique plural talenz, nominative singular talenz, nominative plural talent)
Czech
Noun
talent m.
Synonyms
- (ability): nadání n.
Related terms
- talentovaný
Danish
Etymology 1
From German Talent (“talent”), from Latin talentum, from Ancient Greek τάλαντον (talanton), “balance, a particular weight, especially of gold, sum of money, a talent”).
Pronunciation
- IPA: /talɛnt/, [taˈlɛnˀd̥]
Noun
talent n. (singular definite talentet, plural indefinite talenter)
- talent (potential or factual ability to perform a skill better than most people)
Inflection
Inflection of talent| neuter gender | Singular | Plural | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite | |
| nominative, dative and accusative | talent | talentet | talenter | talenterne |
| genitive | talents | talentets | talenters | talenternes |
See also
- Talent on the Danish Wikipedia.da.Wikipedia
Etymology 2
From Latin talentum, from Ancient Greek τάλαντον (talanton), “balance, a particular weight, especially of gold, sum of money, a talent”).
Pronunciation
- IPA: /talɛnt/, [taˈlɛnˀd̥]
Noun
talent c. (singular definite talenten, plural indefinite talenter)
- talent (unit of weight and money)
Inflection
Inflection of talent| common gender | Singular | Plural | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite | |
| nominative, dative and accusative | talent | talenten | talenter | talenterne |
| genitive | talents | talentens | talenters | talenternes |
Dutch
Noun
talent n. (plural talenten, diminutive talentje, diminutive plural talentjes)
Anagrams
French
Pronunciation
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Audio (file)
Noun
talent m. (plural talents)
Anagrams
Old French
Alternative forms
Noun
talent m. (oblique plural talenz, nominative singular talenz, nominative plural talent)
Polish
Pronunciation
- IPA: [ˈt̪alɛ̃n̪t̪]
Noun
talent m.
Declension
declension of talent| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | talent | talenty |
| genitive | talentu | talentów |
| dative | talentowi | talentom |
| accusative | talent | talenty |
| instrumental | talentem | talentami |
| locative | talencie | talentach |
| vocative | talencie | talenty |
Serbo-Croatian
Alternative forms
- (Bosnian, Serbian): tàlenat
Pronunciation
- IPA: /tǎlent/
- Hyphenation: ta‧lent
Noun
tàlent m. (Cyrillic spelling та̀лент)
Declension
declension of talent| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | tàlent | talenti |
| genitive | tàlēnta | tàlnātā |
| dative | talentu | talentima |
| accusative | talent | talente |
| vocative | talente | talenti |
| locative | talentu | talentima |
| instrumental | talentom | talentima |
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Q. Hey Yahoo Answers Community, I'm currently at the end of my senior year in high school, and planning on studying sound design throughout my college years. The question I tend to ask myself a lot, and attempt to research more about is that; is the music industry primarily based off talent, and not developed skill? Is this true or is it just the majority of people out there get their jobs by luck, or does who you know take a toll in this industry? If anybody happens to know, reply.
Asked by Joshua - Sun Apr 4 01:26:39 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the industry will most likely count on the talent but mostly your desire to be in the business and sometimes your look and how you will be a good role model towards the industry and the people like fans, it all depends but the main thing is your desire
Answered by Jen - Sun Apr 4 01:30:08 2010
