agility

CEFRC1

/əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The ability to move quickly and easily.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A faculty of being agile in body, mind, or figuratively.

Examples

  • We offer a contest of craftiness and agility.

  • All you need is agility.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion

More examples

In context

  • His superior agility countered his lack of strength.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From late Middle English, borrowed from Middle French agilité, from Latin agilitās, from agilis (“nimble, fleet, quick”), equivalent to agile + -ity.