Main Entry:

dex·ter·i·ty

Pronunciation:

\dek-ˈster-ə-tē, -ˈste-rə-\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural dex·ter·i·ties

Etymology:

Middle French or Latin; Middle French dexterité, from Latin dexteritat-, dexteritas, from dexter

Date:

1518

1: mental skill or quickness : adroitness2: readiness and grace in physical activity ; especially : skill and ease in using the hands <manual dexterity>