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agile
adjective ag·ile \ˈa-jəl, -ˌjī(-ə)l\
: able to move quickly and easily
: quick, smart, and clever
Full Definition of AGILE
1
: marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace <an agile dancer>
2
: having a quick resourceful and adaptable character <an agile mind>
— ag·ile·ly \-jə(l)-lē, -ˌjī(l)-lē\ adverb
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Origin of AGILE
Middle French, from Latin agilis, from agere to drive, act — more at agent
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agile
adjective ag·ile \ˈa-jəl\
Definition of AGILE for Kids
1
: able to move quickly and easily <an agile athlete>
2
: having a quick mind <an agile thinker>
— ag·ile·ly adverb <jumped agilely>
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