dexterity

/dɛkˈstɛrɪti/noun

Skill and ease in carrying out tasks, especially ones done with the hands.

Example sentence

“Knitting requires more dexterity than strength.”

Related to 'dexterous' and, ultimately, to the Latin word for the right hand. It extends beyond hands: verbal or mental dexterity.

Featured as word of the day on June 2, 2026.

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