Mental Dexterity (Noun)
Meaning
Intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind; "nimbleness of wit and imagination".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The puzzle game required mental dexterity to quickly manipulate the shapes and colors in order to solve the challenge.
- Her impressive mental dexterity allowed her to think on her feet and come up with creative solutions to complex problems.
- The brain teasers and riddles at the escape room tested our mental dexterity and forced us to think outside the box.
- The chess grandmaster's mental dexterity enabled him to anticipate several moves ahead of his opponent and checkmate him with ease.
- The student's mental dexterity was evident in her ability to switch between different mathematical concepts and apply them to novel problems.