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

More 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

Agentic workflows are structured processes that allow AI to handle complex tasks by breaking them into smaller, manageable parts.

—@theturingpost, on Threads

b

: 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

Agentic 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

Examples of agentic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For merchants, the uncomfortable implication is that starting today is already late—the right time to start preparing for agentic commerce was months ago. — Haozhuang Dai, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

This is particularly important as organizations evaluate emerging agentic AI technologies. — George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

To better prepare for agentic AI, this formula may need to be reconsidered with more AI skills development, but also a clear vision from leaders as to what workflows will look like in the future. — John Kell, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

agent + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above