dexterity

dex·ter·i·ty  (dk-str-t)

n.

1. Skill and grace in physical movement, especially in the use of the hands; adroitness.

2. Mental skill or adroitness; cleverness.

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[French dextérité, from Latin dexterits, from dexter, skillful; see dexter.]

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dexterity

Noun

1. skill in using one's hands

2. mental quickness [Latin dexteritas aptness, readiness]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

dexterity - adroitness in using the hands manual dexterity, sleight adeptness, adroitness, deftness, quickness, facility - skillful performance or ability without difficulty; "his quick adeptness was a product of good design"; "he was famous for his facility as an archer"

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dexterity

noun 1. skill, expertise, mastery, touch, facility, craft, knack, finesse, artistry, proficiency, smoothness, neatness, deftness, nimbleness, adroitness, effortlessness, handiness << OPPOSITE incompetence

noun 2. cleverness, art, ability, ingenuity, readiness, aptitude, adroitness, aptness, expertness, skilfulness

Translations

dexterity [dɛksˈtɛrɪtɪ] n → destreza

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dexterity [dɛksˈtɛrɪtɪ] n → dextérité f, adresse f

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dexterity [dɛksˈtɛrɪtɪ] n → Geschicklichkeit f;

(mental) → Gewandtheit f

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dexterity [dɛksˈtɛrɪtɪ] n → destrezza