dexterity
/deks'teriti/
Definition
- Noun:
- Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands: Dexterity refers to the ability to use one's hands skillfully and easily.
- Mental or physical adroitness: It can also describe cleverness or skill in handling situations or solving problems.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The surgeon's dexterity was crucial during the delicate operation.
- She played the violin with incredible speed and dexterity.
- He solved the puzzle with a combination of intelligence and manual dexterity.
Advanced Usage
- "Digital dexterity": Skill and speed in using the fingers, often in contexts like typing or playing a musical instrument.
- Pianists must develop exceptional digital dexterity.
- "Verbal dexterity": Skillful and clever use of language.
- The politician was known for his verbal dexterity in debates.
Variants and Related Words
- Dexterous (adj): Skillful with the hands or mind; adroit.
- The dexterous magician performed the trick flawlessly.
- Ambidexterity (n): The ability to use both hands equally well.
- His ambidexterity was an advantage in tennis.
Synonyms
- Adroitness: Skill and cleverness in using the hands or mind.
- Agility: The ability to move quickly and easily; can apply to physical or mental quickness.
- Skillfulness: The quality of having or showing skill.
- Nimbleness: The quality of being quick and light in movement or action; agility.
Antonyms
- Clumsiness: The quality of being awkward in movement or performance.
- Ineptitude: Lack of skill or ability.
Related Idioms
- "Have a deft touch": To handle something skillfully and delicately. (While "deft" is a close synonym, this idiom conveys a similar meaning to dexterity.)
- She has a deft touch when dealing with sensitive clients.
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adroitness in using the hands
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