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   dex·ter·i·ty

   /dekˈsterədē/

   noun

   • 1. skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands: "her dexterity with chopsticks" Similar deftnessadeptnessadroitnessagilitynimblenesshandinessabilitycapabilitytalentskillfulnessskillproficiencyaccomplishmentexpertiseexperienceefficiencyeffortlessnessslicknessmasterydelicacyknackfacilityartistrysleight of handcraftfinessefelicityinformal:niftinesswizardryshrewdnessastutenesssharp-wittednesssharpnessacutenessacumenacuityintelligenceingenuityinventivenessclevernesssmartnesssensitivityalertnesswitcanninesscommon sensediscernmentinsightunderstandingpenetrationperceptionperceptivenessperspicacityperspicaciousnessdiscriminationsagacitysagenesscunningartfulnesscraftinesswilinesscalculationcalculatednessinformal:noushorse sensesavvyrare:sapienceargutenessOpposite clumsinessstupidityinsensitivity

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘mental adroitness’): from French dextérité, from Latin dexteritas, from dexter ‘on the right’.

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   There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun dexterity, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status

3. educalingo.com › en › dic-enMeaning of "dexterity" in the English dictionary - educalingo

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   «Dexterity» Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscle movements which occur in body parts such as the fingers, usually in coordination with the eyes. In ...

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   Learn the definition of 'Dexterity'. Check out the pronunciation, synonyms and grammar. Browse the use examples 'Dexterity' in the great English corpus.

5. medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › dexterityDexterity | definition of dexterity by Medical dictionary

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   Ability to perform delicate manipulations with the hand requiring steadiness, muscle control, and simultaneous discrete finger movements. Synonym (s): dexterity, fine coordination, fine motor control. Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012. Want to thank TFD for its existence?

6. www.audioenglish.org › z › dexterityWhat does dexterity mean? definition, meaning and audio...

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   Sense 1. Meaning: Adroitness in using the hands. Classified under: Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents. Synonyms: dexterity; manual dexterity; sleight. Hypernyms ("dexterity" is a kind of...): adeptness; adroitness; deftness; facility; quickness (skillful performance or ability without difficulty) Derivation:

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mental dexterityMental dexterity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms -...

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