Agile
/ˈædʒ.aɪl/noun
Able to move quickly and easily; nimble.
Did you know?The term 'Agile' originally stems from Latin, where it described not just physical movement, but also the quickness of the mind, linking it to the world of magic and alchemy.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
agilis
“Quick, nimble, lively.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
agilitas
“The quality of being quick and nimble.”
Old French
Old French
agile
“Quick, nimble, supple.”
Middle English
Middle English
agil
“Able to move quickly; lively.”
Modern English
English
agile
“Characterized by quickness of movement or thought.”