agile
/ˈa.dʒi.le/adjective★IntermediateLoanword from English agile
general
able to move quickly and easily; nimble
Lei è un'atleta agile.
She is an agile athlete.
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Commonly used to describe physical movement or adaptability.
💼Business💻Technology
BusinessTechnology
able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
Le aziende devono essere agili per competere.
Companies must be agile to compete.
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In business and tech, 'agile' refers to flexibility and responsiveness.
Collocations
metodo agileagile methodsquadra agileagile team
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Related Phrases
essere agilephrase
to be agile
💡Pro Tip
Agile in Business
In business contexts, 'agile' often refers to methodologies like Agile project management.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'agilis', meaning 'able to move or act quickly'.
📝Usage Notes
In Italian, 'agile' is often used to describe physical dexterity or business adaptability.
Word Breakdown
agil-
related to movement or action
root-e
adjective ending
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese