Dextrousness
/ˈdɛkstrəsnəs/noun
The quality of being skillful in physical movements or actions.
Did you know?The word 'dextrous' is derived from Latin 'dexter', meaning 'right' or 'favorable', often associated with divine approval in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deḱs-
“to be right or favorable”
Latin
Latin
dexter
“right; skillful or fortunate”
Old French
Old French
dextre
“right; deft”
Middle English
Middle English
dextrous
“skillful; having the ability to use both hands well”
Modern English
English
dextrousness
“the quality of being skillful or adept in actions”