agility

noun

agil·i·ty ə-ˈji-lə-tē

plural agilities

Synonyms of agility next

: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity

played with increasing agility

Example Sentences

a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals

Recent Examples on the Web Live music provides a soundtrack to dog competitions, such as best trick and best dressed, and other pet-themed activities such as a dog spa agility course stay open for the course of the event. —

Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023 This resulted in less agility for employers and lost opportunities for qualified candidates. —

WIRED, 10 Jan. 2023 Bishop Stang senior captain Mikayla Brightman, leading an agility drill during a recent practice, believes the Spartans will have a solid chance in the state tournament. —

Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Jan. 2023 To the chagrin of his critics, Francis has demonstrated a political agility, media savvy and seeming imperviousness to the scandals and crises that so hobbled Benedict during his eight-year papacy. —

Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2023 Below are the edited highlights of CIO responses on one priority: agility. —

Belle Lin, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2022 At 6-foot-6, 295-pounds, Wedin can use his size and agility to clear the way for Auburn’s ball carriers. —

Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 21 Dec. 2022 Digital transformation is the key to growing, adapting and ensuring agility in changing times. —

Melissa Wong, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022 Pierre's 6-foot-2 frame has a long wingspan to block shots and snatch steals in passing lanes, agility to can guard any position, thrives in transition taking the ball coast-to-coast, smart post moves, and great leaping ability. —

Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2022 See More

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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

Time Traveler

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

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