Definition of Dexterousness

1. n. The quality of being dexterous; dexterity.

Definition of Dexterousness

1. Noun. The state or quality of being dexterous. ¹

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Definition of Dexterousness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dexterousness

dexies
dexlansoprazole
dexmedetomidine
dexmethylphenidate
dexpanthenol
dexrazoxane
dexter
dexter chief
dexter chiefs
dexterious
dexterities
dexterity
dexterous
dexterously
dexterousness (current term)
dexterousnesses
dexters
dexterwise
dextrad
dextral
dextral fault
dextrality
dextrally
dextran
dextran 110
dextran 40
dextran 70
dextran 75
dextran sulfate

Literary usage of Dexterousness

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1. A Dictionary of the English Language by Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Robert S. Jameson (1828)
"dexterousness, (deks'-ter-ns-nes) n. «. Skill. DEXTRAL, (deks'-tral) a. The right ; not the left. ..."

2. Southey's Common-place Book by Robert Southey (1876)
"Instances of this nature shew the subtlety and dexterousness of these natives, if they were improved in the use of arms : and possibly, if some of the ..."

3. American Poems, 1776-1900: With Notes and Biographies by Augustus While Long (1905)
"Moreover, it possesses a dominant urbanity, humor, and grace, and everywhere displays lightness of touch and dexterousness of form. ..."

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