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dexterity

(deksterɪti)
uncountable noun
Dexterity is skill in using your hands, or sometimes your mind.
...Reid's dexterity on the guitar.
...the wit and verbal dexterity of the script.
Synonyms: cleverness, art, ability, ingenuity More Synonyms of dexterity
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dexterity in British English

(dɛkˈstɛrɪtɪ)
noun
1. 
physical, esp manual, skill or nimbleness
2. 
mental skill or adroitness; cleverness
3.  rare
the characteristic of being right-handed
Word origin
C16: from Latin dexteritās aptness, readiness, prosperity; see dexter1

dexterity in American English

(dɛksˈtɛrəti)
noun
1. 
skill in using one's hands or body; adroitness
2. 
skill in using one's mind; cleverness
Word origin
L dexteritas, skillfulness, handiness < dexter: see dexter

Examples of 'dexterity' in a sentence
dexterity

The more advanced tricks require oodles of dexterity and will have you messing up.
The Sun (2009)
Unique mix of electronic textures and rock guitars held together by verbal dexterity.
The Sun (2008)
They stick it all together without contributing anything of their own except manual dexterity.
Marius, Richard A Short Guide to Writing About History (1995)
They argue that putting is as much a test of mental strength as physical dexterity.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The duration of this position depends upon the dexterity and strength of the stallion.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You have the extra mental strength and physical dexterity to get a new qualification that will give you extra job options.
The Sun (2014)
Both players need extreme manual dexterity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Her verbal dexterity when delivering a stream of brilliant put-downs is extremely impressive.
The Sun (2008)
The second was a more straightforward slide on to his posterior from which he recovered with amazing physical dexterity to continue the point.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is a job which requires a sensitivity in the use of the fingers, manual dexterity and good eyesight.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
These smaller tools were clearly intended to carry out specific tasks, and were used by people with much skill and dexterity.
Francis Pryor BRITAIN BC: Life In Britain and Ireland before the Romans (2003)
Both groups showed improvements on tests that measured strength of grip, joint flexibility, and manual dexterity.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Riches's blend of verbal dexterity, physical comedy and genuinely unpleasant liquids makes for a truly immersive experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Perhaps that shouldn't have been so surprising, bearing in mind the famous wit and verbal dexterity of its people.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I become aware of their verbal dexterity, their information, the speed of their thought processes.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
1 (noun) 
Definition
skill in using one's hands
He showed great dexterity on the guitar.
Synonyms
skill
The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman.
expertise
the lack of management expertise within the company
mastery
He demonstrated his mastery of political manoeuvring.
touch
You don't want to lose your touch. You should get some practice.
facility
They shared a facility for languages.
craft
Lilyanne learned her craft of cooking from her grandmother.
knack
He's got the knack of getting people to listen.
finesse
artistry
his artistry as a cellist
proficiency
Evidence of basic proficiency in English is required.
smoothness
neatness
neatness of movement
deftness
a player who combines deftness of touch with superb technique
nimbleness
The friar leapt to his feet with a nimbleness we could scarcely credit.
adroitness
effortlessness
handiness
Opposites
inability
,
incompetence
,
incapacity
,
ineptitude
,
clumsiness
,
uselessness
,
gaucheness
2 (noun) 
Definition
mental quickness
the wit and verbal dexterity of the script
Synonyms
cleverness
The artist demonstrates a cleverness with colours and textures.
art
the art of romance
ability
Her drama teacher spotted her ability.
ingenuity
This task is difficult and may require some ingenuity.
readiness
the warmth of his personality and the readiness of his wit
aptitude
He discovered an aptitude for working in accounts.
adroitness
He governed with an adroitness that earned him the nickname `old fox'.
aptness
expertness
skilfulness
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Nearby words of
dexterity

  • devouring
  • devout
  • devoutly
  • dexterity
  • dexterous
  • diabolic
  • diabolical

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