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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 meaning: 1. the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands: 2. the ability…. Learn more.
Dexterity definition: skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility.. See examples of DEXTERITY used in a sentence.
Definition of dexterity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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]
3 meanings: 1. physical, esp manual, skill or nimbleness 2. mental skill or adroitness; cleverness 3. rare the characteristic.... Click for more definitions.
Dexterity definition: Skill and grace in physical movement, especially in the use of the hands; adroitness.
DEXTERITY meaning: skill at doing something, especially using your hands: . Learn more.
