Word
dex
Phoneticsdex
/ˈdɛks/
Definition
n. a short way of saying 'dexterity' in games or 'dextroamphetamine' in medicine. It usually refers to how fast or skillful a character is in a video game. In cryptocurrency, DEX is short for a decentralized exchange: a platform that lets people trade crypto peer-to-peer, without a company holding their funds.
n. a clipped form of 'dexterity' or 'dextroamphetamine', depending on the domain. In gaming contexts, it refers to a character attribute governing agility and precision; in medical slang, it refers to a specific stimulant medication.
Examples
“I need to increase my dex to use this bow.”
“The player decided to put all their level-up points into dex to ensure their character could dodge incoming attacks more effectively.”
Examples
simple
“I need to increase my dex to use this bow.”
contextual
“The player decided to put all their level-up points into dex to ensure their character could dodge incoming attacks more effectively.”
Usage
Commonly used as a jargon term in role-playing games (RPGs) and medical contexts; rarely used in formal writing.
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