nimble-minded
|nim-ble-mind-ed|
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/ˈnɪm.bəl ˈmaɪn.dɪd/
quick thinker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nimble-minded' originates from the English word 'nimble,' which comes from the Old English 'næmel,' meaning 'quick to grasp.'
Historical Evolution
'nimble' evolved from the Old English 'næmel' to the Middle English 'nimel,' eventually becoming the modern English 'nimble.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'nimble' meant 'quick to grasp,' but over time it evolved to mean 'quick and light in movement or action.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
quick in thought and understanding; able to think and react quickly.
She is nimble-minded and can solve complex problems in no time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35