agility

noun

agil·​i·​ty ə-ˈji-lə-tē How to pronounce agility (audio)
plural agilities
Synonyms of agility
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity
played with increasing agility

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Examples of agility in a Sentence

a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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The Navy will be able to respond to the demands of modern combat with much greater speed and agility. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 Dembele’s agility, quick thinking and capacity to get off shots in tight spaces is unlike anyone else’s skill set in the game. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Aside from aesthetics, this design change allowed for better player movement and agility. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 But there is a difference between identifying agility as important and possessing it. — Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for agility

Word History

Etymology

Middle English agilite, borrowed from Anglo-French agilitee, borrowed from Latin agilitāt-, agilitās, from agilis agile + -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of agility was in the 15th century

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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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