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Dexterous vs. Dextrous
Dexterous
/ˈdɛkst(ə)rəs/Examples:
His dexterous fingers completed the intricate model.A dexterous skateboarder, she navigated obstacles with ease.The chef's dexterous knife skills amazed the judges.
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Dextrous
/ˈdekstrəs/Examples:
With dextrous fingers, she quickly solved the puzzle.His dextrous handling of the debate left everyone impressed.The dextrous juggler performed flawlessly at the circus.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Dexterous is the more commonly used spelling, especially in American English.
- Dextrous is considered a variant spelling of dexterous.
- Both spellings carry the same meaning, referring to skill or adroitness, particularly with the hands.
- Some people distinguish them by regional preference: dexterous in the US and dextrous in the UK, although this is not a strict rule.
- Remember dexterous has an extra e which may remind you of expert to associate it with skill.
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