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dexterity vs deftness

deftness vs dexterity

dexterity and deftness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dexterity Yes No No No
deftness Yes No No No
As nouns, deftness is a hypernym of dexterity; that is, deftness is a word with a broader meaning than dexterity:
  • dexterity: adroitness in using the hands
  • deftness: skillful performance or ability without difficulty
Other hypernyms of dexterity include adeptness, adroitness, facility, quickness.
dexterity (noun) deftness (noun)
adroitness in using the hands skillful performance or ability without difficulty
Difference between dexterity and deftness

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