mental ability
61ability — noun (plural ties) Etymology: Middle English abilite, from Anglo French, from Latin habilitat , habilitas, from habilis apt, skillful more at able Date: 14th century 1. a. the quality or state of being able < ability of the …
62mental retardation — noun Date: 1914 subaverage intellectual ability equivalent to or less than an IQ of 70 that is accompanied by significant deficits in abilities (as in communication or self care) necessary for independent daily functioning, is present from birth… …
63ability — The physical, mental, or legal competence to function. [L. habilitas, aptitude] …
64mental retardation — men′tal retarda′tion n. psi a developmental disorder characterized in varying degrees by a subnormal ability to learn, a substantially low IQ, and impaired social adjustment • Etymology: 1900–15 …
65ability — /əˈbɪləti / (say uh biluhtee) noun (plural abilities) 1. the power or capacity that is in a living thing which makes it possible for them to do something. 2. competence in any occupation or field of action, from the possession of capacity, skill …
66mental capacity or competence — Term contemplates the ability to understand the nature and effect of the act in which a person is engaged and the business he or she is transacting. Jones v. Traders & General Ins. Co., Tex.Civ.App., 144 S.W.2d 689, 694. Such a measure of… …
67mental capacity or competence — Term contemplates the ability to understand the nature and effect of the act in which a person is engaged and the business he or she is transacting. Jones v. Traders & General Ins. Co., Tex.Civ.App., 144 S.W.2d 689, 694. Such a measure of… …
68mental examination — An examination by a psychiatrist to determine the condition of the mind, sometimes conducted as part of a proceeding for the commitment of a person as insane or for the appointment of a committee or guardian of his person or property. An… …
69mental faculty — noun one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind • Syn: ↑faculty, ↑module • Hypernyms: ↑ability, ↑power • Hyponyms: ↑attention, ↑language, ↑ …
70mental quickness — noun intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay • Syn: ↑quickness, ↑quick wittedness • Derivationally related forms: ↑quick witted (for: ↑quick wittedness), ↑quick ( …
