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- Dictionarydex·ter·i·ty/dekˈsterədē/
noun
- 1. skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands: "her dexterity with chopsticks" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of DEXTERITY is readiness and grace in physical activity; especially : skill and ease in using the hands. How to use dexterity in a sentence.
the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully 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 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.
DEXTERITY meaning: 1 : the ability to use your hands skillfully; 2 : the ability to easily move in a way that is graceful.
DEXTERITY meaning: skill at doing something, especially using your hands: . Learn more.
Dexterity is skill in using your hands, or sometimes your mind. ...Reid's dexterity on the guitar. Synonyms: cleverness , art , ability , ingenuity More Synonyms of dexterity
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]
