Dextrous
/ˈdɛk.strəs/noun
Showing skill, especially with the hands; nimble.
Did you know?In ancient times, being 'dextrous' was associated with the right hand's dominance, symbolizing not just skill, but also favor from the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dextro-
“Right, right-handed, favorable”
Latin
Latin
dexter
“Right, on the right side, skilled”
Old French
Old French
destre
“Right, skillful, dexterous”
Middle English
Middle English
dextrous
“Skilled, particularly with the hands”
Modern English
English
dextrous
“Showing skill or cleverness, especially in manual tasks.”