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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.
Definitions of dexterity. noun. adroitness in using the hands. synonyms: manual dexterity, sleight. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Dexterity." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/dexterity. Accessed 22 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.
the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skillfully with the hands: with dexterity He caught the ball with great dexterity. Young children lack the dexterity to brush their teeth effectively. Synonym. skill. See also. manual dexterity. the ability to think quickly and effectively or do something difficult extremely well:
Dexterity definition: skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility.. See examples of DEXTERITY used in a sentence.
noun. /dekˈsterəti/ [uncountable] skill in using your hands or your mind. You need good manual dexterity to be a dentist. mental/verbal dexterity. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
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.
noun. Skill in using one's hands or body; adroitness. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Skill in using one's mind; cleverness. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: dextrality. right-handedness. dextroversion. sleight. manual dexterity. touch. readiness. proficiency. nimbleness. knack. hand. facility. expertness. expertise.
DEXTERITY meaning: skill at doing something, especially using your hands: . Learn more.
