noun

agility

uh-JIHL-ih-tee

noun

The ability to move quickly, easily, and with control.

"The dog course tests speed and agility."

"Years of dance training gave her incredible agility."

How to Use Agility

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing quick and nimble, whether physically or mentally.

Common pairings

physical agility mental agility test of agility

agilities plural

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From Latin agilitas, from agilis ("nimble") — the noun form of "agile."

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