faculty
UK: ˈfæk.əl.ti | US: ˈfæk.əl.ti
n. an inherent mental or physical ability
n. a division within a university comprising related academic disciplines
n. the teaching staff of a university or college
faculty = facul<do/make> + ty<noun suffix>
- facul (from Latin facultas, derived from facilis "easy to do," related to facere "to do/make")
- ty (noun-forming suffix indicating state or quality, from Latin -tas)
Etymology Origin:
The word faculty traces back to Latin facultas, meaning "ability" or "ease in doing," rooted in facere ("to do/make"). It originally denoted inherent capability, later expanding to institutional divisions (e.g., university departments) and their collective staff, reflecting the "ability" to teach or govern.
She has a remarkable faculty for learning languages quickly.
The Faculty of Science announced new research grants.
The faculty voted to revise the curriculum.
His mental faculties remained sharp despite his age.
The art faculty organized an exhibition for students.