dexterity

• Nom désignant l'habileté et la facilité dans l'usage des mains ou des capacités mentales, souvent liée à l'agilité et à la coordination.

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

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1. Manual skillB2formal

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

   Habileté manuelle

   • 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.

   Synonymesadroitnessartistrydeftnessfacilityhandinessnimblenessskillsleight

   Antonymesawkwardnessclumsinessineptitudeineptnessmaladroitness

2. Mental agilityC1formal

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

   Agilité mentale

   • 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.

   Synonymesacumenastutenessclevernessingenuityquick-wittednesssharpness

   Antonymesdullnessobtusenessslownessstupidity