Dex-tĕr'i-ty, n.
n. [Fr. dextérité, Lat. dexteritas, from dexter, q. v.]
Sense 1. Readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the limbs.
Sense 2. Readiness in the use or control of the mental powers; quickness and skill in managing any complicated or difficult affair.
His wisdom . . . was turned . . . into a dexterity to deliver himself. Bacon.
He had conducted his own defense with singular boldness and dexterity. Hallam.
Synonyms—Skill; adroitness; activity; expertness; art; ability; address; tact; cleverness; facility; aptness; aptitude; faculty. See SKILL.