What is Alice in gakuen Alice?

In Gakuen Alice, Alice refers to special abilities that certain individuals possess. These abilities can range from manipulating fire or water, to having heightened senses or the ability to heal oneself. The story of Gakuen Alice revolves around a prestigious academy called Alice Academy, where students with Alice abilities are trained and educated. The main character of the series, Mikan Sakura, discovers that she has the Alice of "Alice-absorbing," which means she can absorb the abilities of others. As the story progresses, Mikan and her friends uncover secrets and mysteries surrounding the Alice Academy and the origins of their powers.