agility
noun
agil·i·ty
ə-ˈji-lə-tē 
plural agilities
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity
played with increasing agility
Examples of agility in a Sentence
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
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Built with a durable aluminum alloy exoskeleton, the robot combines strength with lightweight construction for improved agility and resilience.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
One of the new offerings this year was a cat agility program where the cats were awarded ribbons based on their performance.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
All of this combines to give the body the dexterity, agility, and exactitude that constitutes high performance in the right moment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
His agility helps in pass protection.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
One of the new offerings this year was a cat agility program where the cats were awarded ribbons based on their performance.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
All of this combines to give the body the dexterity, agility, and exactitude that constitutes high performance in the right moment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
His agility helps in pass protection.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Agility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agility. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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