agility

noun

agil·​i·​ty ə-ˈji-lə-tē 

plural agilities

: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity

played with increasing agility

Synonyms

• deftness
• dexterity
• nimbleness
• sleight
• spryness

Examples of agility in a Sentence

a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals

Recent Examples on the Web

In a world where skills are rapidly becoming obsolete and where agility and adaptability are paramount, the CSKO ensures that companies can not only survive but thrive by focusing on the continuous development of the right skills at the right time. —Philippe Riveron, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

The format sees 50 content creators and reality stars compete through logic and agility tests. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024

This increase in agility and discretionary effort is crucial for innovation, as new technology like AI forces companies to reinvent themselves at a breakneck pace. —Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024

Technological innovation and agility: Outdated strategies will give way to new methods for differentiation and growth. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024

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