agility

noun

agil·​i·​ty ə-ˈji-lə-tē How to pronounce agility (audio)
plural agilities
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity
played with increasing agility

Examples of agility in a Sentence

a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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In An Age Of Skepticism While AI, agility and reskilling dominate the business agenda, one timeless factor remains paramount: trust. Izabela Lundberg, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 This dynamic environment is testing retailers’ agility and innovation in solving critical challenges, particularly those related to inventory allocation and pricing strategies. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 He was surprised by the flexibility and agility public Clouds offered companies like HP. Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025 The home should have a high fenced in yard for his agility skills, and YES he has been shown as dog friendly! Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for agility

Word History

Etymology

Middle English agilite, borrowed from Anglo-French agilitee, borrowed from Latin agilitāt-, agilitās, from agilis agile + -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agility was in the 15th century

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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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