faculty

The word “faculty” has 3 syllables: fac-ul-ty.

It's pronounced as /ˈfæk.əl.ti/.


What is synonym and antonym for faculty?

In the thesaurus, “faculty” has 15 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for faculty along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for faculty

  • ability
  • aptitude
  • capability
  • capacity
  • department
  • endowment
  • flair
  • gift
  • institute
  • knack
  • personnel
  • power
  • staff
  • talent
  • university

Antonyms for faculty

  • disability
  • inability
  • incapability
  • incapacity
  • incompetence
  • incompetency
  • ineptitude
  • ineptness
  • paralysis

Meanings of faculty

  • noun
    1. The academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff.
    2. A division of a university.
    3. An ability, skill, or power, often plural.
    4. A power, authority or privilege conferred by a higher authority.
    5. (Church of England) A licence to make alterations to a church.
    6. The members of a profession.

Example Sentences

  • The university faculty members collaborated on a groundbreaking research project.
  • Her keen analytical faculty allowed her to quickly grasp complex concepts.
  • The medical school faculty played a crucial role in shaping future healthcare professionals.
  • The artist's creative faculty was evident in every brushstroke of the masterpiece.
  • As a professor, she encouraged students to explore their intellectual faculty and think critically.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to faculty, such as: ability, aptitude, capability, capacity, department, disability, endowment.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

ability

  • aptitude
  • capability
  • capacity
  • competence
  • expertise
  • faculty
  • ingenuity
  • intelligence
  • proficiency
  • qualification
  • skill
  • strength
  • talent
  • understanding

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