Talent
/ˈtæ.lənt/noun
A natural aptitude or skill for doing something.
Did you know?The ancient Greeks believed that talents were bestowed by the gods, linking your abilities to divine favor and fortune.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tel-
“to lift, carry, or bear”
Ancient Greek
Greek
τάλαντον (talanton)
“a balance, a weight, or a sum of money used in trade”
Latin
Latin
talentum
“a monetary unit or weight, often associated with a large sum of money”
Old French
Old French
talent
“a unit of weight or a sum of money, signifying value”
Middle English
Middle English
talent
“an innate ability or gift, reflecting a person's worth or potential in society”