Agile

/ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/

The meaning and definition of Agile, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move
    “an agile creature”
  2. Of or relating to agile software development, a technique for iterative and incremental development of software involving collaboration between teams.
    “agile methods”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms nimble active alert brisk lively quick
Antonyms unagile

Origin

From French agile, from Latin agilis.

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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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