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- Dictionarydexterity/dɛkˈstɛrɪti/
noun
- 1. skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands: "her dexterity with chopsticks" Similar Opposite
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DEXTERITY definition: 1. the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands: 2. the ability…. Learn more.
: readiness and grace in physical activity. especially : skill and ease in using the hands. manual dexterity. 2. : mental skill or quickness : adroitness. Synonyms. adroitness. cleverness. finesse. sleight. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of dexterity in a Sentence.
Dexterity helps fingers and hands to coordinate for completing fine tasks like writing, sewing, and playing string instruments. "Mental dexterity" means a sharpness of mind, or skill in thinking creatively and understanding and expressing something quickly and easily.
Dexterity definition: skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility.. See examples of DEXTERITY used in a sentence.
DEXTERITY meaning: 1. the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands: 2. the ability…. Learn more.
Definition of dexterity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 meanings: 1. physical, esp manual, skill or nimbleness 2. mental skill or adroitness; cleverness 3. rare the characteristic.... Click for more definitions.
1. physical, esp manual, skill or nimbleness. 2. mental skill or adroitness; cleverness. 3. (Physiology) rare the characteristic of being right-handed. [C16: from Latin dexteritās aptness, readiness, prosperity; see dexter 1]
Dexterity definition: Skill and grace in physical movement, especially in the use of the hands; adroitness.
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