agile

CEFRC1

/ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Able to move quickly and easily.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Characterised by quick motion.

Examples

  • When I was young, I was more agile.

  • Tom is surprisingly agile.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈɛd͡ʒ.ɑe̯ɫ]
  • /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɑel/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or relating to agile software development, a technique for iterative and incremental development of software involving collaboration between teams.

  2. Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move; loose-jointed.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Agile software development.

More examples

In context

  • agile movements

  • an agile creature

  • an agile wit

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From earlier agil, borrowed from Latin agilis (“agile, nimble”), from agō (“do, act; move”). See agent.