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ag·ile  audio  (jl, -l) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble.
  2. 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)


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