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Dexterity

Dexterity

1. Right-handedness.

2. Readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts; as, dexterity with the chisel. In youth quick bearing and dexterity. (Shak)

3. Readiness in the use or control of the mental powers; quickness and skill in managing any complicated or difficult affair; adroitness. His wisdom . . . Was turned . . . Into a dexterity to deliver himself. (Bacon) He had conducted his own defense with singular boldness and dexterity. (Hallam)

Synonym: Adroitness, activity, nimbleness, expertness, skill, cleverness, art, ability, address, tact, facility, aptness, aptitude, faculty. See skill.

Origin: L. Dexteritas, fr. Dexter: cf. F. Dexterite. See dexter.


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Kodiak vs. Blue Whale

... about on land? I am hearing that the blue whale can't move. Is this true? Could it not roll over on the Kodiak? I am not sure if the whale has the dexterity or muscle control to perform such a feat and we are talking a 145+ ton difference between the creatures. It sounds like the concensus is that ...

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by Jschiers
Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:56 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Kodiak vs. Blue Whale
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Is talent inherited?

Ditto on that, you'll probably need genes for good ears, good brain processing, and perhaps manual dexterity. Oh and it also helps if you're taught asian languages. They require perfect pitch.

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by mith
Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:29 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Is talent inherited?
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Beyond a Zoo

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by Bleh
Tue Apr 12, 2005 9:13 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Beyond a Zoo
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Beyond a Zoo

@bleh If manual dexterity in using tools is the measure of intellect, then cripples like stephen hawkins would fall under the "dumb" category. Perhaps a broader definition would be more prudent?

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by mith
Tue Apr 12, 2005 2:50 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Beyond a Zoo
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by Shagreen
Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:56 am
 
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