[…]not that we are ſufficient of oure ſelues to thynke eny thinge, as of oure ſelues, but oure ableneſſe commeth of God,[…]
Source: wiktionary
Ableness
/ˈeɪ.bl̩.nəs/
Synonyms for "ableness" (18 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(2 words)
Strong matches (5)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (9)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ability, caliber, capability, capacity, competence.
- Sentence evidence is available for ableness, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ableness".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ableness"
Keep "ableness" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ableness" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ableness", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ableness" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
7 total sentences available.
[…] in ſtead of a brother ſhe [Empress Matilda] had a ſonne grew vp to be of more eſtimatiõ with the Nobilitie, and ſhortly after of ablenes to vndergo the trauailes of warre.
Source: wiktionary
[…] the true use and function of property […] as also of honors, titles, preferments, and place, and all favor and acquaintance of persons of quality or ableness, are but to get money.
Source: wiktionary
She knew how to do things and make things and even her good looks were competent, a straightforward sort of ableness, open and clear-eyed, with a smatter of fading freckles and a dirty-minded smile.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ableness"?
Closest matches include ability, caliber, capability, capacity, competence.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ableness"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.