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knack Definition


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knack
noun
    1. The ability to do something effectively and skilfully.
      Thesaurus: aptitude, ability, skill, faculty, bent, capacity, gift, talent, flair, adroitness, dexterity, facility, forte.
    2. A habit or tendency, especially an intuitive or unconscious one.
      Thesaurus: tendency, inclination, bent, propensity.
Etymology: 14c: probably related to obsolete knack a sharp blow or sound.



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