faculty
Translation
faculty, teaching staff, ability, aptitude
Examples
She is a member of the law faculty.
She is a member of the law faculty.
He joined the Faculty of Arts.
He joined the Faculty of Arts.
He has a great faculty for learning languages.
He has a great faculty for learning languages.
Grammar Patterns
the + faculty + of + ((a department)) (the teaching staff of a department) She is a member of the law faculty.
a + faculty + for + ((-ing verb/noun)) (an ability for sth.) He has a great faculty for learning languages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (staff) professors, teachers; (ability) talent, skill, aptitude
Etymology
From Latin 'facultas' (power, ability), from 'facilis' (easy).
Memory Tips
A university's 'faculty' (staff) gives students the 'faculty' (ability) to learn.