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agile

Adjective

IPA /ˈædʒaɪl/

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Able to move your body with speed and control, without difficulty or awkwardness.

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agile/ˈædʒaɪl/

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An obstacle in the way
A quick, controlled leap

An agile animal moves quickly and easily.

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Our agile cat jumped onto the narrow wall without slipping.
The agile dancer demonstrated each movement to her students.

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agile — Able to move your body with speed and control, without difficulty or awkwardness.

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Able to move your body with speed and control, without difficulty or awkwardness.

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Word origin

From French, ultimately from Latin agilis, related to agere, meaning to do.

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Agile can describe physical movement or, in a different sense, quick thinking.

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