agility
Agility (noun) means the ability to move quickly, easily, and with control. Example: “The dog course tests speed and agility.”
How to use agility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing quick and nimble, whether physically or mentally.
Word forms
agilities plural
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The dog course tests speed and _____.
Etymology
From Latin agilitas, from agilis ("nimble") — the noun form of "agile."
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What does “agility” mean?
The word “agility” means the ability to move quickly, easily, and with control. In plain terms, being quick and nimble, whether physically or mentally.
How do you pronounce “agility”?
“Agility” is pronounced uh-JIHL-ih-tee (/əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “agility” in a sentence?
Here is “agility” used in a sentence: “The dog course tests speed and agility.”
What part of speech is “agility”?
“Agility” is a noun.
Where does the word “agility” come from?
The word “agility” comes from Latin. From Latin agilitas, from agilis ("nimble") — the noun form of "agile.".
Is “agility” a common word?
“Agility” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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