mental dexterity

mental dexterity
noun
intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind
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nimbleness of wit and imagination

Syn: ↑nimbleness
Derivationally related forms: ↑nimble (for: ↑nimbleness)
Hypernyms: ↑intelligence

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