dexterity
dexterity
Definition
dex·ter·ity (deks ter′ə tē)
noun
- skill in using one's hands or body; adroitness
- skill in using one's mind; cleverness
Etymology: L dexteritas, skillfulness, handiness < dexter: see dexter
dexterity
Synonyms
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
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