faculty

fac-ul-ty · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The teaching staff of a university or college.

  2. 2.

    A department or group of related departments in a university.

  3. 3.

    An inherent mental or physical power or ability.

  4. 4.

    A license or authorization, especially from a church.

Forms

plural: faculties

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    mental faculties — powers of the mind such as memory, reason, and perception
  • •
    faculty meeting — a meeting of university teaching staff

Related words

Antonyms: inability
See also: ability, department, professor, university
Synonyms: ability, capacity, department, staff

Etymology

From Latin facultas meaning "power, ability, capability, opportunity," from facilis meaning "easy," from facere meaning "to do, make." Entered English in the 14th century.