agile

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ / /ˈæd͡ʒ.əl/ / /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɑel/

Etymology: From earlier agil, borrowed from Latin agilis (“agile, nimble”), from agō (“do, act; move”). See agent.

Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move; loose-jointed.
“an agile creature”
“an agile wit”
Characterised by quick motion.
“agile movements”
Of or relating to agile software development, a technique for iterative and incremental development of software involving collaboration between teams.
“agile methods”

Etymology: From earlier agil, borrowed from Latin agilis (“agile, nimble”), from agō (“do, act; move”). See agent.