Agility Meaning
/əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion
nounA faculty of being agile in body, mind, or figuratively.
Sentence Examples
All you need is agility.
We offer a contest of craftiness and agility.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The cat showed impressive ____ by leaping from the fence onto the narrow ledge without falling.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The gymnast showed incredible ____ during her balance beam routine.
Word Origin & History
From late Middle English, borrowed from Middle French agilité, from Latin agilitās, from agilis (“nimble, fleet, quick”), equivalent to agile + -ity.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The cat showed impressive ____ by leaping from the fence onto the narrow ledge without falling.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The gymnast showed incredible ____ during her balance beam routine.