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BNC: 18696 COCA: 18973

dexterity

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
dexterity /dɛkˈsterəti/ noun
dexterity
/dɛkˈsterəti/
noun
Learner's definition of DEXTERITY
[noncount]
: the ability to use your hands skillfully(手)灵巧,熟练
: the ability to easily move in a way that is graceful(身手)敏捷
formal : clever skill : the ability to think and act quickly and cleverly机敏
BNC: 18696 COCA: 18973

dexterity

noun

dex·​ter·​i·​ty dek-ˈster-ə-tē How to pronounce dexterity (audio)
-ˈste-rə-
plural dexterities
1
: readiness and grace in physical activity
especially : skill and ease in using the hands
manual dexterity
2
: mental skill or quickness : adroitness

Example Sentences

Russ Cellan, Ferguson's coach at Freeport (New York) High, and Ron Prince, his former offensive line coach at Virginia, both attribute Ferguson's dexterity and footwork to his extensive martial arts training … Nunyo Demasio, Sports Illustrated, 10 Apr. 2006 The Carcanet volume also offers its readers the advantage of seeing the German originals alongside the English, enabling them to perceive at a glance how much sympathy and linguistic dexterity Elliot has brought to the difficult but rewarding task of introducing a new generation of English readers to Heine's tragic but wonderfully vigorous and vivid late poetry. S. S. Prawer, Times Literary Supplement, 28 Sept. - 4 Oct. 1990 But the mayor showed considerable political dexterity in the days following the fire, taking care to distance himself from on-site decisions while accepting full responsibility for the bombing itself. He made himself available to reporters, met with people from the fire-ravaged neighborhood, and was gracious enough not to blame subordinates. Amy Wilentz, Time, 27 May 1985 The job requires manual dexterity. He has the dexterity needed to deal cards quickly. The amazing dexterity of the acrobat. He's a teacher known for his imagination and verbal dexterity. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Her lyrics, penned here by North Carolina rapper Rapsody, showcase a slick flow and verbal dexterity. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Our choice for the best gardening gloves for men, these gloves were designed by an orthopedic hand surgeon to provide better dexterity, while reducing hand fatigue, joint pain, blisters, and calluses. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 While Johnson demonstrates a maturation in his visual dexterity, some of his material lacks a similar sense of growth. Courtney Howard, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 Her dexterity, gentleness, and way with lymphatic drainage will leave you sculpted, glowing, and utterly serene. April Long, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 As a young boy, Moreno spent much of his childhood on the field, perfecting his dexterity and agility in soccer. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2022 His big, brawny sound is matched by his dexterity and harmonic sophistication. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2022 Its presence allows Horn to reflect on the morphological dexterity of the European eel (which changes color and features several times throughout its life) and its general refusal to conform to scientific knowledge. Alana Mohamed, The Atlantic, 27 June 2022 His sidemen, bassist Sam Minaie and drummer Ross Pederson, leaned toward him and were similarly easygoing in their dexterity. Journal Sentinel, 26 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Latin; Middle French dexterité, from Latin dexteritat-, dexteritas, from dexter — see dexterous

First Known Use

1518, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of dexterity was in 1518
BNC: 18696 COCA: 18973
dexterity

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + DEXTERITY | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEgreat極為靈巧manual手巧VERB + DEXTERITYdemand, require需要靈巧Video games require great manual dexterity.玩電子遊戲手要很靈巧。have有靈活的手法I don't have the dexterity for juggling.我動作不敏捷,玩不了雜耍。PREPOSITIONwith dexterity巧妙地She handled the discussion with dexterity.對這一討論她處理得很巧妙。

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