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dexterity

dex·ter·i·ty

dexterity

 
 
pronunciation:
dek ste rih ti
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part of speech: noun
definition: grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill.
He played the piano with amazing dexterity.
synonyms:
agility, deftness, nimbleness
antonyms:
clumsiness
similar words:
adeptness, craft, ease, facility, quickness, skill
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The word dexterity contains the following part:
dextr, dextro Latin root that means on the righthand side; skilful
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