Explore Dexterity through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like sleight or adeptness. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Dexterity in a sentence
Dexterity meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
Using Dexterity
- The main meaning on this page is: Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
- Useful related words include: manual dexterity, sleight, adeptness, adroitness.
- In the example corpus, dexterity often appears in combinations such as: and dexterity, dexterity and, the dexterity.
Context around Dexterity
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 11 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Dexterity
- In this selection, "dexterity" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, manual, low, hand, rely, score and regardless stand out and add context to how "dexterity" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and requires dexterity and are both dexterity based combatants. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "dexterity" sits close to words such as abreast, accrue and adheres, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with dexterity
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Provoking thought, he says, is better than simply demonstrating manual dexterity. (11 words)
No other president in Africa would be able to display such dexterity. (12 words)
Young children need hand strength, dexterity and correct pencil or pen grip. (12 words)
However, there is one major problem with building a Strength-based Monk with low Dexterity; rely on their Dexterity score to provide them with the AC bonus they need to survive on the frontline, and without it, they can be incredibly squishy. (42 words)
As the name suggests, casting this spell puts a puddle of grease on the ground; when an opponent or an ally walks through this puddle, they must succeed on a dexterity saving throw or fall prone in the grease. (39 words)
Symbols of consolation, they had, by their deeds across time, reverently and consistently lifted the banners of genuine brotherhood, business integrity, dexterity, true statesmanship, exemplary industry, perseverance, and every other value of importance. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
However, there is one major problem with building a Strength-based Monk with low Dexterity; rely on their Dexterity score to provide them with the AC bonus they need to survive on the frontline, and without it, they can be incredibly squishy.
If shooting according to hand dexterity, the archer draws the string with the hand that possesses the greatest dexterity, regardless of eye dominance.
As the name suggests, casting this spell puts a puddle of grease on the ground; when an opponent or an ally walks through this puddle, they must succeed on a dexterity saving throw or fall prone in the grease.
Finally, they use batteries, which may be more difficult to handle and requires dexterity.
GPT-4 responds to language prompts with a dexterity that far surpasses that of its predecessor.
However, players should remember that Lightning-type Damage scales with Dexterity, not Faith as with previous games.
However, rangers often want to maximize their Dexterity (or sometimes Strength) first, which can leave their Wisdom low.
In 2022, Crosby announced he would no longer tour due to the fact he lacked the strength and dexterity to carry on as before.
In reality, what the footage shows is the amazing strength and dexterity possessed by a Canada lynx, especially when the animal is trying to ensure itself a meal.
It offers fantastic protection in the early stages of the game, especially if players have at least 14 Dexterity so that they can take their AC up to 17 with the modifier.
Lisa twists and twirls her Haguro Tonbo with such unbelievable speed and dexterity that most opponents are instantly overwhelmed.
Many of their events involve skills essential to entering dentistry: everything ranging from manual dexterity workshops to sit-downs with prominent dentistry programs.
No other president in Africa would be able to display such dexterity.
Once, when I went in for outpatient surgery on my thumb after a rollerblading accident, I told my father I was scared that I might not have the same dexterity.
Provoking thought, he says, is better than simply demonstrating manual dexterity.
Symbols of consolation, they had, by their deeds across time, reverently and consistently lifted the banners of genuine brotherhood, business integrity, dexterity, true statesmanship, exemplary industry, perseverance, and every other value of importance.
They are both Dexterity-based combatants who prefer to fight using hit-and-run tactics.
They had no simple support for the workaholic realist for fear of the obvious but he still defeated and consigned them to the dustbin of history with dexterity and pride from experience.
This makes it really hard to recommend this weapon for Dexterity builds, but investing in these stats is worth it just to see the Murakumo in its full glory.
Young children need hand strength, dexterity and correct pencil or pen grip.
Common combinations with dexterity
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- and dexterity 16×
- dexterity and 16×
- the dexterity 9×
- with dexterity 6×
- dexterity to 6×
- manual dexterity 6×
- dexterity of 5×
- their dexterity 4×
- dexterity or 4×
- dexterity in 4×