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dexterous (DEK struhs, DEK ter ous) (adjective), more dexterous, most dexterous
1. Descriptive of someone who shows great skill or cleverness with the mind and the hands: Mildred's dexterous fingers moved effortlessly over the piano keys as she was performing.

Henry easily solved the riddle with his dexterous mind.

2. Etymology: from Latin dexter, "right hand".
Relating to being skillfull with the hands..
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