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agility
/əˈdʒɪlɪti/
ability to move quickly and easily
The cat displayed remarkable agility as it leaped onto the high shelf.
The cat showed how quickly and gracefully it could move.
general
The ability to move quickly and easily with grace and coordination
Her agility allowed her to dodge the incoming ball effortlessly.
She was able to avoid the ball smoothly because of her quick movements.
Often used to describe physical dexterity and quickness in movement.
general
The ability to think and understand quickly
The chess player's agility in strategy allowed him to outmaneuver his opponent.
His quick thinking and adaptability in strategy helped him win.
Can also refer to mental quickness and adaptability.
Collocations
physical agilitythe ability to move the body quickly and gracefullymental agilitythe ability to think and understand quicklyagility trainingexercises designed to improve quickness and coordination
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Pro Tip
Physical vs. Mental Agility
Agility can refer to both physical movement and mental quickness. Context usually clarifies which is meant.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always consider the context to determine whether 'agility' refers to physical or mental ability.
Word Origin
From Latin 'agilitas', meaning 'nimbleness', derived from 'agilis' (nimble).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in sports, fitness, and cognitive contexts to describe quick and coordinated movement or thinking.
Word Breakdown
agil
nimble
root-ity
quality or state of
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