Entity: IBILITY
IBILITY is a suffix used to form nouns from adjectives ending in -ible, denoting the quality or state of being able, competent, or skilled.
IBILITY
Etymology
The suffix -IBILITY is used to form nouns from adjectives ending in -ible.
Definition
-IBILITY refers to the quality or state of being able, competent, or skilled, especially in terms of physical, mental, or legal power to do something.
Historical Context
The use of -IBILITY dates back to the formation of abstract nouns from adjectives in -ible, such as credibility or legibility.
Cultural Significance
In legal and official statements, -IBILITY is used to denote a person's status with regard to having a disability.
Related Concepts
-ABILITY, -ABLE
See Also
The term -IBILITY refers to the quality or state of being able, especially in terms of physical, mental, or legal power to do something, competence, or skill.