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agile

/ˈædʒ.əl/
ag · ile
Adverb:agilely
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• adjective

1

Able to move quickly, lightly, and easily with good physical coordination.

Example

"The mountain goat is remarkably agile, leaping effortlessly across narrow rocky ledges."

2

Relating to or denoting a method of project management and software development characterized by short, iterative work cycles and rapid adaptation to changing requirements.

Example

"The engineering team adopted an agile workflow to release software updates more frequently."

3

Able to think, understand, and respond quickly and intelligently; mentally sharp.

Example

"Debating at the national level requires an agile mind capable of countering unexpected arguments on the spot."

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• Rhymes for agile

• Nearby Words

aggrievedly
aggro
aghast
agile
agilely
agility
aging

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century via French from Latin 'agilis' (nimble, quick), derived from the verb 'agere' meaning to drive, set in motion, or act.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Agile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/agile
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