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agility
noun agil·i·ty \ə-ˈji-lə-tē\
plural agil·i·ties
Definition of AGILITY
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity <played with increasing agility>
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First Known Use of AGILITY
15th century
Related to AGILITY
- Synonyms
- dexterity, deftness, nimbleness, sleight, spryness
Rhymes with AGILITY
AGILITY Defined for Kids
agility
noun agil·i·ty \ə-ˈji-lə-tē\
Definition of AGILITY for Kids
: the ability to move quickly and easily <She moved with great agility for such an old woman. — Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time>
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