agility
|a/gil/i/ty|
B2
/əˈdʒɪləti/
quick movement or thought
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agility' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'agilité', where 'agil' meant 'nimble'.
Historical Evolution
'agilité' transformed into the Middle English word 'agilite', and eventually became the modern English word 'agility'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'nimbleness or quickness of motion', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the ability to move or think quickly and easily'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to move quickly and easily.
The gymnast's agility was impressive during her routine.
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Noun 2
the ability to think and understand quickly.
His mental agility allowed him to solve complex problems swiftly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35