Meaning of the word faculties in English

What does faculties mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

faculties

US /ˈfæk.əl.tiz/
UK /ˈfæk.əl.tiz/

Plural Noun

1.

an inherent mental or physical power of a living thing

Example:
As he aged, his mental faculties began to decline.
She retained all her faculties even at ninety years old.
2.

the teaching staff of a university or college, or of one of its departments or schools

Example:
The university's engineering faculty is highly respected.
Many members of the faculty attended the graduation ceremony.
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