dexter

Meanings

• adjective

  Skilled or agile in movement; deft.

  - "Dexter is a very dexterous person, he can play the guitar with great skill."
  - "The surgeon's dexterity allowed him to perform the delicate operation successfully."

• adjective

  Relating to or being the left hand.

  - "The southpaw pitcher threw the ball with his dexterous left hand."
  - "The dexterous use of both hands is essential in playing the piano."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɛkstə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dexter
dexterity , destiny , complexity

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Variants

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dexter

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Etymology

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From Old French 'dextre', meaning 'skill, ability'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dexter' is derived from the Latin word 'dexter', meaning 'right'.

2. The term 'dexter' is also used in heraldry to refer to the sinister (left) side of a shield.

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Related Concepts

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1. manual dexterity: The ability to use one's hands skillfully, especially to make small, intricate movements.

2. left-handedness: A condition where a person's dominant hand is the left hand.

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Culture

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In literature, 'Dexter' is the name of a popular television series about a forensic technician who is also a serial killer. In music, 'Dexter Gordon' was a renowned jazz saxophonist.

How to Memorize "dexter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person skillfully handling an object, such as a ball or a tool, to associate the meaning 'skillful' with the word 'dexterous'.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dexter is a skillful, expert' to help remember the definition of 'dexterous'.

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