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dexterous
What does dexterous mean?
dexterous (adjective): skillful with one's hands.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce dexterous?
/ˈdɛkstɹəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does dexterous come from?
From Latin dexter (“right, ready”) + -ous.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “dexterous” mean?
intense; sensitive; sharp
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skillful with one's hands
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lasting forever; unending
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capable of being foretold
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