Dexterity Dexterity

Dexterity - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Address, Aptitude, Art, Artistry, Capability, Capacity, Command, Control, Craft

Dexterity is a term referring primarily to the ability of a person to "gracefully" coordinate their movements. It specifically refers to adroitness in using the hands. In this context, dexterity is a motor skill. The term can also refer to intelligence and "mental dexterity". Dexterity, in the former sense, is a primary attribute of Dungeons & Dragons characters.

See also Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator.

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