dekˈsterəd.ē, -ətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French dexterité, from Latin dexteritat-, dexteritas, from dexter skillful, relating to or situated on the right + -itat-, -itas -ity
1. : readiness and grace in physical activity : skill and ease in using the hands : expertness in manual acts
dexterity with the chisel
it seemed impossible that the clarinetists could be doing more than improvisations, playing as they did with such reckless dexterity — J.S.Bowman
2. : readiness in the use or control of the mental powers : quickness and skill in managing any complicated or difficult affair : adroitness
dexterity in argument
3. : right-handedness