agile — able to move quickly and easily; able to think and understand quickly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to move quickly and easily; able to think and understand quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædʒaɪl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is surprisingly agile for her age - she still beats everyone at video games!
- The agile startup quickly adapted to market changes.
- He dodged the flying pizza with agile reflexes during the food fight.
agile
ADJECTIVE[/ˈædʒaɪl/]
able to move quickly and easily; able to think and understand quickly
The agile gymnast flips across the balance beam without a single wobble.
A-Gile the ninja moves quick and thinks slick!
Be agile with the fragile, tactile yet graceful!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'agilis' meaning 'quick, lively,' derived from the verb 'agere' meaning 'to move, drive, or act.' The word entered English through French during the medieval period.
Breakdown
ag- (Latin 'agere': to move/act) + -ile (Latin suffix meaning 'capable of') = agile (capable of moving/acting quickly)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is surprisingly agile for her age - she still beats everyone at video games!”
“The agile startup quickly adapted to market changes.”
“He dodged the flying pizza with agile reflexes during the food fight.”
“Software developers use agile methodology to improve efficiency.”
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