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ag·ile

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ADJECTIVE:

Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble.
Mentally quick or alert: an agile mind.

ETYMOLOGY:
French, from Latin agilis, from agere, to drive, do; see ag- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
agile·ly(Adverb), agile·ness(Noun)

Thesaurus: synonyms for agile

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