Dexterity Definition

dĕk-stĕrĭ-tē
noun
Skill in using one's hands or body; adroitness.
Webster's New World
Skill in using one's mind; cleverness.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Dexterity

Noun

Singular:
dexterity
Plural:
dexterities

Origin of Dexterity

  • French dextérité from Latin dexteritās from dexter skillful dexter

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle French dextérité, from Latin dexteritas, from dexter (“on the right”)

    From Wiktionary

Dexterity Sentence Examples

  • His dexterity was amazing.

  • In his operations he was remarkable for his skill and dexterity, and for his great readiness of resource.

  • He showed, however, considerable dexterity in playing off the emperor against Alexander III.

  • By great dexterity he succeeded in turning public attention almost solely to the fact that Britain had not evacuated Malta.

  • Nail art is a skill that requires a steady hand and dexterity.

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Words Starting With

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Words Starting With D and Ending With Y

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