Dexterity word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "dexterity" word

[noun] adroitness in using the hands

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\Dex*ter"i*ty\, n. [L. dexteritas, fr. dexter: cf. F. dext['e]rit['e]. See {Dexter}.] 1. Right-handedness. 2. Readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts; as, dexterity with the chisel. In youth quick bearing and dexterity. --Shak. 3. Readiness in the use or control of the mental powers; quickness and skill in managing any complicated or difficult affair; adroitness. His wisdom . . . was turned . . . into a dexterity to deliver himself. --Bacon. He had conducted his own defense with singular boldness and dexterity. --Hallam. Syn: Adroitness; activity; nimbleness; expertness; skill; cleverness; art; ability; address; tact; facility; aptness; aptitude; faculty. See {Skill}.

Synonyms for dexterity

manual dexterity, sleight

Related terms: acuity, bravura, capacity, clear thinking, dextrogyration, dextrorotation, expertise, facility, finesse, gifts, ingeniousness, knack, know-how, nimble-wittedness, quickness, quick parts, rightness, savvy, smoothness, sprightly wit, tact, virtuosity

The fun area, different aproach to word »dexterity«

Let's analyse "dexterity" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YTIRETXED. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. . -..- - . .-. .. - -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: dexterity: 5 + 5 + 9 = 19, reduced: 1 (or 8 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: dexterity: 4 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 2 + 7 = 49, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
X (1)	24	Queen of Wands	Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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