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  4. agile

agile

/ˈædʒaɪl/
able to move or respond quickly and easily

The agile team adapted quickly to the new project requirements.

The team was able to respond and adjust efficiently to changes.


general

Able to move or respond quickly and easily; nimble.

She is an agile dancer, moving gracefully across the stage.

She is a nimble dancer, moving gracefully across the stage.

Often used to describe physical movement or mental adaptability.

Technology
technical

In software development, a methodology that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and iterative progress.

The company adopted an agile approach to software development.

The company used a flexible, iterative method for software development.

Part of the Agile Manifesto, focusing on customer collaboration and responding to change.

Collocations

agile developmenta flexible software development methodologyagile teama group that works collaboratively and adapts quickly

Synonyms

nimblequickadaptableflexibleresponsive

Antonyms

slowrigidunresponsiveclumsy

Related Phrases

agile mindsetphrase
a way of thinking that values flexibility and adaptability

Pro Tip

Agile in Tech

In software development, 'agile' refers to iterative, customer-focused processes.

Gold Rule

Physical vs. Abstract

Agile can describe both physical movement and abstract adaptability.

Word Origin

From Latin 'agilis', meaning 'able to move quickly', from 'agere' (to do, drive).

Usage Notes

Can describe physical movement, mental adaptability, or business processes.

Word Breakdown

agil
able to move quickly
root
+
-e
adjective suffix
suffix
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