agility

American  

[uh-jil-i-tee] / əˈdʒɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the power of moving quickly and easily; nimbleness.

   exercises demanding agility.

2. the ability to think and draw conclusions quickly; intellectual acuity.

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Etymology

Origin of agility

1375–1425; late Middle English agilite < Middle French < Latin agilitās. See agile, -ity

Example Sentences

But an indefatigable Volkanovski's agility and relentless striking eventually wore down his flagging challenger, who was unable to land a knockout in the final round.

From Barron's

The man turned, scrambling to the left, then right, his mouth suddenly open with fear, but she had the agility of a child and the nerves of all eternity.

From Literature

“Our goal is to drive greater agility and position the company to move faster and stay even more closely connected with our frontline associates,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

This requires a focused leadership team and organizational agility in change management.

From Barron's

The airlines carry a combined 22 million passengers annually, and the companies said the deal will allow for more agility with scheduling, improved reliability and better on-time performance.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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