dexterity

• Существительное, обозначающее ловкость и легкость в использовании рук или умственных способностей, часто связанное с проворством и координацией.

A noun referring to skill and ease in using one's hands or mental abilities, often associated with agility and coordination.

uncountable

1. Manual skillB2formal

   Skill and ease in using the hands, especially for fine or precise movements.

   Ловкость рук

   • The surgeon's dexterity was remarkable during the delicate operation.
   • Playing the piano requires great finger dexterity.
   • Jewelers need excellent manual dexterity to work with tiny parts.

   Synonymsadroitnessartistrydeftnessfacilityhandinessnimblenessskillsleight

   Antonymsawkwardnessclumsinessineptitudeineptnessmaladroitness

2. Mental agilityC1formal

   Quickness and skill in thinking, understanding, or solving problems.

   Умственная ловкость

   • The chess player showed impressive mental dexterity in the final match.
   • Her verbal dexterity made her a great debater.
   • Solving complex puzzles requires both patience and intellectual dexterity.

   Synonymsacumenastutenessclevernessingenuityquick-wittednesssharpness

   Antonymsdullnessobtusenessslownessstupidity