The quality or state of being able; capability, competence, or skill.
From 'able' (from Latin 'habilis') + suffix '-ness' (denoting quality or state). A straightforward formation in English word-building.
While 'ability' is the common word, 'ableness' shows up in older texts and reveals how English creates synonyms—different suffixes for similar meanings.
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