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ag·ile [ ájj'l ]

adjective

Definition:

1. nimble: able to move quickly and with suppleness, skill, and control

2. mentally quick: able to think quickly and intelligently

[Late 16th century. Via French< Latin agilis "able to be moved easily, nimble, quick" < agere "move, do"]

ag·ile·ly adverb

ag·ile·ness noun

a·gil·i·ty [ ə jíllətee ] noun

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