Dexterity

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dÉ›ksˈtÉ›rɪti/

Origin

From Middle French dextérité, from Latin dexteritas, from dexter ("on the right")

Full definition of dexterity

Noun

1. Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
• 1913, w, Lord Stranleigh Abroad Chapter 5, She removed Stranleigh’s coat with a dexterity that aroused his imagination. The elder woman returned with dressings and a sponge, which she placed on a chair.
2. Playing computer games can improve your manual dexterity.She twirled the knife through her fingers with impressive dexterity.
3. (role-playing games) Skill in using ranged weapons.

Related terms

• dexterous
• ambidextrous