KNACK Synonyms
8 hypernyms for knack. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for KNACK
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| dexterity | noun n | |||||
noun • adroitness in using the hands | ||||||
| skill | noun n | |||||
noun • an ability that has been acquired by training • ability to produce solutions in some problem domain | ||||||
| ability | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment • possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done | ||||||
| aptitude | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • inherent ability | ||||||
| artistry | noun n | |||||
noun • a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation | ||||||
| capability | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally • the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment • an aptitude that may be developed | ||||||
| competence | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually | ||||||
| expertise | noun n | |||||
noun • skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge | ||||||
| finesse | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • subtly skillful handling of a situation | ||||||
| flair | noun n | |||||
noun • a natural talent • distinctive and stylish elegance • a shape that spreads outward | ||||||
| gift | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • something acquired without compensation • natural abilities or qualities • the act of giving verb • give qualities or abilities to • give as a present; make a gift of | ||||||
| mastery | noun n | |||||
noun • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • power to dominate or defeat • the act of mastering or subordinating someone | ||||||
| proficiency | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of having great facility and competence • skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity | ||||||
| talent | noun n | |||||
noun • natural abilities or qualities • a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity | ||||||
| virtuosity | noun n | |||||
noun • technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso | ||||||
| device | noun n | |||||
noun • an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose • something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect • any clever maneuver • any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) • an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | ||||||
| facility | noun n | |||||
noun • a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry • skillful performance or ability without difficulty • a natural effortlessness • something designed and created to serve a particular function and to afford a particular convenience or service • a service that an organization or a piece of equipment offers you | ||||||
| knickknack | noun n | |||||
noun • a small inexpensive mass-produced article • miscellaneous curios | ||||||
| plaything | noun n | |||||
noun • an artifact designed to be played with | ||||||
| toy | noun n | |||||
noun • an artifact designed to be played with • a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier) • a device regarded as providing amusement • a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size • any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets verb • behave carelessly or indifferently • manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously | ||||||