Meaning & Definition of word "Faculty"

Faculty

/ˈfæk.əl.ti/

1. An inherent mental or physical power.
- Example: Even at a young age, she demonstrated a remarkable faculty for music.
2. A group of university departments concerned with a specific academic discipline.
- Example: He is a professor in the faculty of engineering at the university.
3. The teaching staff of a university or college.
- Example: The faculty met to discuss the new curriculum changes.
4. The capacity to perform a particular action or function.
- Example: The patient lost the faculty of speech after the stroke.
5. An ability or skill.
- Example: Her faculty for learning languages quickly amazed everyone.

●Middle English, from Latin 'facultas' meaning 'ability, power, faculty'.

faculty of arts:

A university division focused on humanities subjects.

faculty of science:

A university division focused on scientific subjects.

faculty lounge:

A designated area for faculty members to relax or meet.

faculty member:

An individual who is part of the teaching staff at an educational institution.

faculty meeting:

A meeting of the university faculty to discuss academic matters.

facultative:

Capable of being opted or chosen.

Meaning: The academic staff at a college or university.

● Example Sentence: The new prof is pretty cool; the faculty is on point this semester.

Meaning: A smart or knowledgeable person, often used sarcastically.

● Example Sentence: Oh, look at him, the resident faculty of common sense.