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dexterity Definition

dex·ter·ity (deks terə tē)

noun

  1. skill in using one's hands or body; adroitness
  2. skill in using one's mind; cleverness

Etymology: L dexteritas, skillfulness, handiness < dexter: see dexter

dexterity Synonyms

dexterity

n.

dexterity Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • require: Small amount of digital dexterity required to perform the loop making.
  • lack: There was just one room I lacked the dexterity to get through, and had to cheat by downloading one of Stella's savegames.
  • display: The musical dexterity displayed on some of these records is simply brilliant.
  • limit: The Siphon bag is designed specifically for wheelchair users who have limited dexterity or balance.
  • develop: The jewel boxes can be moved using the arrows on the keyboard keys or with on-screen arrows to develop mouse dexterity.
  • improve: This process will also require training to improve the human mental dexterity in using the system.

Adjective modifier

  • manual: The lack of fine manual dexterity can also frustrate a small person.
  • verbal: You will have to travel a very long way to find a Major-General with more verbal dexterity than Tony Jay.
  • lyrical: They can make you laugh, lust or cry with lyrical dexterity such as I have genuinely never found anywhere else.
  • reduced: Pointing Devices The standard mouse is quite a challenging device for many people with reduced dexterity.
  • vocal: It was a stunning display of vocal dexterity - with music ranging from deeply sacred to very profane!
  • limited: Some people with limited dexterity or poor grip found a fixed switch easier to use than a handheld control which was attached by wires.

Modifies a noun

  • impairment: A hotel has heavy outer doors that are difficult for people with dexterity impairments to open.
  • difficulty: For those with manual dexterity difficulties the problems are usually related to the day-to-day mechanics of studying.
  • problem: The project aims to create a teapot that is easier to use for people who have dexterity problems to use.
  • test: Soon after drinking many of the dexterity test results reflected the effects of alcohol.
  • skill: Football fans risk scoring an own goal if caught drink driving Ever tried testing your coordination and dexterity skills after a few drinks?
  • issue: We have also identified a number of innovative outreach projects working with disabled people with a range of impairments including dexterity issues.

Noun used with modifier

  • finger: Finger dexterity encouraging the use of individual finger work.
  • hand: Your child is now comparatively agile - she can control her body and has good hand dexterity.

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