DEX
Etymology 1
Noun
dex (plural dexes)
(physics and astrophysics) An order or factor of ten.
Usage notes
Used both to refer to the function and the number of (possibly fractional) orders of magnitude separating two numbers. and , so the ratio of 8 to 5 is about 0.20 dex.
Etymology 2
By shortening.
Noun
dex (uncountable)
(RPG) Dexterity.
Etymology 3
Shortening of various drug names.
Noun
dex (uncountable)
(colloquial) Dextromethorphan.
(medicine, colloquial) Dexamethasone.
(colloquial) Dextroamphetamine/dexedrine.
Anagrams
• Exd.
Noun
DEX (uncountable)
(RPG) Abbreviation of dexterity point.
Anagrams
• Exd.
Source: Wiktionary