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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Vea is a challenge for a 49ers’ offensive line that depends on agility, angles and leverage rather than brute force under the instruction of run game coordinator/line coach Chris Foerster. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024 Conclusion In 2024, the key to business agility is being able to quickly evaluate the full breadth of your data to inform strategy and improve outcomes across business units. Naveen Singh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Adaptive leadership – the ability to navigate constant change and ambiguity with agility and resilience – is now paramount. Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024 Its design, inspired by the world of motor racing, features a slim and slender silhouette that enhances speed and agility when driving. Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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