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Agile Definition: Quick-Thinking and Nimble (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：quick-thinking and adaptable (agile)
agile
/ˈædʒaɪl/
adj.
able to think quickly and adapt to changes easily
quick-thinking and adaptable
➕
/kwɪk ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ænd əˈdæptəbəl/
adj.
Describing someone's ability to think quickly, learn new things, and adjust to changing circumstances with ease.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'agilis', from 'agere' (to do/drive), meaning able to move quickly.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a squirrel: 'A-gile' = a quick-moving animal, always adapting.
📖 Example
In today's fast-changing market, our team needs to have an agile approach to problem-solving.
In today's fast-changing market, our team needs to have a quick-thinking and adaptable approach to problem-solving.
🔗 Collocations
agile approach – approach that is flexible and adaptive
agile thinking – quick and flexible mental process
agile response – quick and adaptive reply
🔄 Synonyms
quick-witted (adj.) – able to think and respond quickly
adaptive (adj.) – able to adjust to new conditions
flexible (adj.) – capable of change
🚫 Antonyms
rigid (adj.) – unable to change or adapt
inflexible (adj.) – not flexible
slow-witted (adj.) – slow to understand
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'agilis' (nimble, quick), from 'agere' (to do). In modern business, 'agile' describes adaptive project management methods.
Meaning 2：nimble and coordinated (agile)
agile
/ˈædʒaɪl/
adj.
able to move quickly and easily, with good balance and coordination
nimble and coordinated
➕
/ˈnɪmbəl ænd koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/
adj.
Describing someone's ability to move their body quickly and easily, with good balance and control.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The yoga instructor was incredibly agile, moving from one challenging pose to another with ease.
The yoga instructor was incredibly nimble and coordinated, moving from one challenging pose to another with ease.
🔗 Collocations
agile body – body that is nimble and flexible
agile movements – quick and graceful motions
agile athlete – athlete who moves with speed and coordination
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
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