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Meaning of "dexter" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DEXTER

From Latin; compare Greek dexios on the right hand.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DEXTER

dexter  [ˈdɛkstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEXTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dexter is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DEXTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dexter

Dexter is a Latin adjective meaning "on the right hand side, skillful, fortunate, favorable, proper, fitting". Dexter may also refer to: ▪ Dexter in dexter and sinister, a heraldry term referring to the right of the bearer of the arms, and to the left by the viewer's vision ▪ Dexter ▪ Dexter's Laboratory, an American animated series that aired from 1996 to 2003 ▪ Dexter , an American television drama series loosely based on the series of novels by Jeff Lindsay ▪ "Dexter", the pilot and first episode...

Definition of dexter in the English dictionary

The definition of dexter in the dictionary is of or located on the right side. Other definition of dexter is of, on, or starting from the right side of a shield from the bearer's point of view and therefore on the spectator's left.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEXTER


ambidexter
ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstə
bankster
ˈbæŋkstə
Baxter
ˈbækstə
funkster
ˈfʌŋkstə
huckster
ˈhʌkstə
jokester
ˈdʒəʊkstə
linkster
ˈlɪŋkstə
oxter
ˈɒkstə
prankster
ˈpræŋkstə
slickster
ˈslɪkstə
texter
ˈtɛkstə
trickster
ˈtrɪkstə
wanksta
ˈwæŋkstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEXTER

dexiotropic
dexterity
dexterous
dexterously
dexterousness
dexterwise
dextral
dextrality
dextrally
dextran
dextranase
dextrin
dextrine
dextro
dextroamphetamine
dextrocardia
dextrocardiac
dextroglucose
dextrogyrate
dextrogyre

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEXTER

after
alter
better
center
chapter
character
computer
converter
counter
daughter
enter
faster
filter
for that matter
for the better
Greater
hunter
in hot water
mixter-maxter
peter

Synonyms and antonyms of dexter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dexter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEXTER

Find out the translation of dexter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dexter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dexter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

德克斯特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dexter
570 millions of speakers

English

dexter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डेक्सटर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أيمن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Декстер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Dexter
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডানদিকের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dexter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dexter
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dexter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

デクスター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

덱스터
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dexter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ở bên phải
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டெக்ஸ்டர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डेक्सटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sağda olan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

destro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dexter
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Декстер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dexter
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

dexter
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

regs
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dexter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dexter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dexter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEXTER»

The term «dexter» is very widely used and occupies the 12.382 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEXTER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dexter

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEXTER»

Discover the use of dexter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dexter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Darkly Dreaming Dexter: Dexter Morgan (1)
This edition includes an excerpt from Jeff Lindsay's Dexter's Final Cut.
Jeff Lindsay, 2005
2
Double Dexter
Forensic analyst and nighttime vigilante Dexter Morgan discovers that he is being followed by a killer who is copying his methods, an adversary whom Dexter seeks to outmaneuver using his trademark knack for extricating himself from trouble.
Jeff Lindsay, 2012
3
Dearly Devoted Dexter: A Novel
Dexter Morgan, a secret assassin working as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department, finds his efforts to seek domestic tranquility undermined by a psychopath terrorizing the city.
Jeffry P. Lindsay, 2005
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Dexter in the Dark: Dexter Morghan (3)
Macabre, ironic, and wonderfully entertaining, Dexter in the Dark goes deeper into the psyche of one of the freshest protagonists in recent fiction. This edition includes an excerpt from Jeff Lindsay's Dexter's Final Cut.
Jeff Lindsay, 2008
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Dexter: An Omnibus
And with Dexter now having a wedding to plan and a family to protect, the stakes are high. As he realises his step-children might share his blood-lust, if he's ever to help them target it, Dexter will first have to stay alive himself.
Jeff Lindsay, 2008
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Dexter and Philosophy: Mind over Spatter
Does Dexter fit the profile of the familiar fictional type of the superhero? What part does luck play in making Dexter who he is? How and why are horror and disgust turned into aesthetic pleasure for the TV viewer?
Richard Greene, George Reisch, Rachel Robison, 2013
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Dexter the Tough
When his teacher tells the class to write a story, Dexter writes about how tough he is—and how he’s already gotten into a fight. Is any of Dexter’s story true? Why was the other boy crying before Dexter hit him?
Margaret Peterson Haddix, 2013
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The Psychology of Dexter
Dexter Morgan: Police forensic analyst. Family man. Serial killer. And the star of Showtime’s most-watched series, Dexter.
Bella DePaulo, 2013
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Dexter Is Delicious
Serial killer Dexter Morgan reevaluates his life views upon the birth of his daughter and investigates the disappearance of a teenage girl who has been running with a group of goths rumored to be engaging in cannibalism.
Jeffry P. Lindsay, 2011
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Dexter by Design
Newlywed blood-spatter analyst Dexter Morgan investigates the work of a Miami-area serial killer who has disguised his latest victim as a sunbather on the beach.
Jeff Lindsay, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEXTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dexter is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dexter artisanal chocolate-maker launches CSA-like program …
Mindo Chocolate Makers, a small company producing artisanal and sustainable chocolate in Dexter, is offering a unique program the owners ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
2
Things To Do Planner: Extreme Mud Wars, 'Dexter' author, free food …
Dexter's popularity has died down some since the TV series ended. But if people clamor for more Dexter, Lindsay has said he'll likely give it to ... «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
3
LA Times Hires #BlackTwitter Reporter: Is This Good, Bad, Or …
Dexter is from San Bernardino and is a doctoral candidate in East Asian studies at Cornell University. He has taught media studies and ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Dexter Daily Statesman: High School Sports: Rib City Shootout …
Dexter's Gabe Jackson makes a one-handed pass at a Rib City Shootout in June at Dexter. [Order this photo]. DEXTER, Mo. - The schedule is ... «The Daily Statesman, Jul 15»
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Dexter Lawrence eyeing three official visits - On The Trail - ESPN
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. -- The 17th-ranked prospect in the ESPN 300, Dexter Lawrence doesn't say much when it comes to his recruitment, but with the college ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
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Dexter Daily Statesman: Local News: Police Reports (07/08/15)
At 10:31 a.m., Monday, July 6, Dexter Police assisted DFS children's division with an in-home visit. * At 2:12 p.m., Monday, July 6, Dexter Police ... «The Daily Statesman, Jul 15»
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Dexter Daily Statesman: Local News: Winged, hungry pests invade …
According to A.J. Foster, PhD, who serves as regional agronomy specialist with the University of Missouri Extension office at Bloomfield, Dexter ... «The Daily Statesman, Jul 15»
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Final "Dexter" Book Could (Ironically) End His Life! -
Before Michael C. Hall became the visual representation of Dexter Morgan on the Showtime series “Dexter,” the character came to life in Jeff ... «Bloody Disgusting, Jul 15»
9
Dexter revels in six sixes achievement
Middlesex's Neil Dexter etched his name into club history by smashing six sixes in an over for the second XI at Bristol. The former first-team ... «West London Sport, Jul 15»
10
Cubs CF Dexter Fowler ends multihit drought Tuesday : Fantasy News
Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler had his first multihit game in 17 appearances during a 7-4 win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»

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