agentic
adjective
agen·tic
ə-ˈjen-tik 
: able to accomplish results with autonomy: such as
a
: being or relating to an artificial intelligence program or system that acts autonomously or with little human supervision to complete the tasks necessary to accomplish a goal
… agentic AI, a new breed of AI systems that are semi- or fully autonomous and thus able to perceive, reason, and act on their own.—
Beth Stackpole
Beth StackpoleMore recently, so-called "agentic" AI systems have emerged … that carry out multistep tasks with minimal human direction, from writing and debugging code to managing workflows.—Ethan Baron
Ethan BaronAgentic workflows are structured processes that allow AI to handle complex tasks by breaking them into smaller, manageable parts.—@theturingpost, on Threads
@theturingpost, on Threads
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: being or relating to self-assertive behaviors or actions directed toward individual accomplishment, status, and independence
In what we call agentic feedback, teachers provide opportunities for students to independently revise their work, making the student an active partner in the revision process rather than a passive recipient of feedback.—Camilla Mutoni Griffiths
Camilla Mutoni GriffithsAgentic narcissism is a personality trait characterized by self-centered focus on one's personal achievements, success, and dominance in social interactions, often at the expense of others.—Vladimir Hedrih
Vladimir HedrihExamples of agentic in a Sentence
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Industry analysts warn that most agentic AI initiatives stall at the prototype stage.
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Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Sarah Breeden, deputy governor of the Bank of England, said agentic AI could amplify volatility during bouts of market stress.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Below, explore Mathewson’s strategic insights to power the future of the agentic-ready enterprise.
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Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Sarah Breeden, deputy governor of the Bank of England, said agentic AI could amplify volatility during bouts of market stress.
—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Below, explore Mathewson’s strategic insights to power the future of the agentic-ready enterprise.
—
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Agentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agentic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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