How do you pronounce dexterity?

dexterity is pronounced as /dɛkˈstɛrɪti/.

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dexterity

🤲dexterity

noun

/dɛkˈstɛrɪti/

Dew dexterous

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Meaning

Skill in using the hands or body; mental quickness.

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.

Example Sentences

She showed great dexterity in playing the piano.

His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.

A surgeon needs high dexterity for precision work.

Synonyms

skill, agility, expertise, proficiency, finesse, Skill, Agility, Precision, skillfulness, nimbleness

Entry 1

skill, agility, expertise, proficiency, finesse

Entry 2

Skill, Agility, Precision

Entry 3

agility, skillfulness, nimbleness

Antonyms

clumsiness, awkwardness, Clumsiness, Inability, Ineptness, incompetence, ineptitude

Entry 1

clumsiness, awkwardness

Entry 2

Clumsiness, Inability, Ineptness

Entry 3

clumsiness, incompetence, ineptitude

Collocations

manual dexterity, great dexterity, display dexterity, dexterity with hands

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