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How do you spell Dexterity?

Correct spelling

dexterity

Remember 'dexter' (right-handed) + '-ity' - think dexterous hands with skill

Why is dexterity spelled this way?

From Latin dexter, right-handed. Right-handedness was associated with skill. Dexterity preserves the ancient bias toward the right hand.

Common misspellings of dexterity

dexaritydexteritydexteretydextarity

Example

The surgeon's exceptional dexterity allowed her to perform the delicate procedure flawlessly.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell dexterity?+
The correct spelling is "dexterity". Remember 'dexter' (right-handed) + '-ity' - think dexterous hands with skill
Is it dexarity or dexterity?+
The correct spelling is "dexterity", not "dexarity".

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