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agileness

/ˈædʒ.əl.nəs/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The quality of being nimble, quick, and light in movement or thought; agility.

Example Sentences:
  • The dancer moved across the stage with astonishing agileness.
  • Mental agileness is just as important as physical fitness for solving complex problems.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'agile' (from Latin 'agilis', meaning 'nimble, quick', from 'agere' meaning 'to do, drive, or act') combined with the Germanic suffix '-ness', which denotes a state or quality.

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Think of an 'agile' athlete; 'agileness' is simply the quality of being that agile.

Frequently Asked Questions About “agileness

1. What is the meaning of “agileness” in English?

In English, agileness (noun) is defined as: “The quality of being nimble, quick, and light in movement or thought; agility.”.

2. How do you use “agileness” in a sentence?

The dancer moved across the stage with astonishing agileness.

3. What are English synonyms of “agileness”?

Common synonyms include:agility,nimbleness, briskness,dexterity

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “agileness”?

Derived from 'agile' (from Latin 'agilis', meaning 'nimble, quick', from 'agere' meaning 'to do, drive, or act') combined with the Germanic suffix '-ness', which denotes a state or quality.