dexterity

CEFRC1

/dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Skill in using your hands or body quickly and accurately.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

Examples

  • Playing computer games can improve your manual dexterity.

  • Playing the piano requires manual dexterity.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

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In context

  • She twirled the pencil through her fingers with impressive dexterity.

  • This task requires dexterity.

  • 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.

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The pianist's remarkable blank allowed her to play the complex passage with perfect precision and speed.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Middle French dextérité, from Latin dexteritas, from dexter (“on the right”), this is in reference to most people having greater fine motor skills in their right hand. Partially displaced native Old English handcræft, whence Modern English handcraft.