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dexterity

dex.ter.i.ty \dek-'ster-*t-e-\ n [MF or L; MF dexterite`, fr. L 
   dexteritat-, dexteritas, fr.]dexter 1: readiness and grace in physical 
   activity; esp : skill and ease i n using the hands 2: mental skill or 
   quickness : ADROITNESS  3: RIGHT-HANDEDNESS