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The definition of agile is a person or thing that is nimble and moves quickly and easily.

(adjective)

The way a cheetah moves is an example of agile movement.
A comedian able to create new material on the spot is an example of an agile mind.

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See agile in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

quick and easy of movement; deft and active
keen and lively: an agile wit

Origin: Fr < L agilis < agere, act

Related Forms:

agilely adverb
agility noun

See agile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble.
Mentally quick or alert: an agile mind.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Latin agilis

Origin: , from agere, to drive, do; see ag- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

agˈile·ly adverb

agˈile·ness noun

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