agility
uh-JIHL-ih-tee
Agility (noun) means the ability to move quickly, easily, and with control. Example: “The dog course tests speed and agility.”
noun
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The ability to move quickly, easily, and with control.
"The dog course tests speed and agility."
"Years of dance training gave her incredible agility."
How to use agility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing quick and nimble, whether physically or mentally.
Common pairings
physical agility
mental agility
test of agility
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- agilities
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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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