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.