B2 noun Neutral

agility

/əˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/

The ability to move quickly and easily, whether physically or mentally. In a physical sense, it describes grace and speed of movement, while in a mental or business context, it refers to the ability to think and adapt rapidly to new situations.

Ejemplos

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The young gymnast showed incredible agility during her floor routine.

The young gymnast showed incredible agility during her floor routine.

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Success in the modern market requires a high degree of organizational agility.

Success in the modern market requires a high degree of organizational agility.

3

You'll need a bit of agility to climb up into that treehouse.

You'll need a bit of agility to climb up into that treehouse.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
agility
Adverbio
agilely
Adjetivo
agile
Relacionado
agileness
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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'Agile' cat jumping over a 'Gilly' flower—the 'G' stands for Grace and the 'ility' sounds like 'ability'.

Quiz rápido

The player's incredible _______ allowed him to dodge the defenders and score a goal.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: agility

Ejemplos

1

The young gymnast showed incredible agility during her floor routine.

everyday

The young gymnast showed incredible agility during her floor routine.

2

Success in the modern market requires a high degree of organizational agility.

formal

Success in the modern market requires a high degree of organizational agility.

3

You'll need a bit of agility to climb up into that treehouse.

informal

You'll need a bit of agility to climb up into that treehouse.

4

The study measures the cognitive agility of participants across various age groups.

academic

The study measures the cognitive agility of participants across various age groups.

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Our team needs to improve its strategic agility to respond to the competitor's new product.

business

Our team needs to improve its strategic agility to respond to the competitor's new product.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
agility
Adverbio
agilely
Adjetivo
agile
Relacionado
agileness

Colocaciones comunes

mental agility mental agility
physical agility physical agility
business agility business agility
extraordinary agility extraordinary agility
demonstrate agility demonstrate agility

Frases Comunes

mental agility test

mental agility test

agility training

agility training

strategic agility

strategic agility

Se confunde a menudo con

agility vs flexibility

Flexibility refers to the range of motion in joints, whereas agility refers to the ability to change direction or position quickly.

agility vs speed

Speed is how fast you move in a straight line; agility is how effectively you can move and change direction.

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Notas de uso

Agility is frequently used in sports to describe physical prowess and in the corporate world to describe 'Agile' project management and adaptability.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'agility' as an adjective (e.g., saying 'he is very agility' instead of 'he is very agile'). It is an uncountable noun.

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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'Agile' cat jumping over a 'Gilly' flower—the 'G' stands for Grace and the 'ility' sounds like 'ability'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'agilitas', coming from 'agere', which means 'to do' or 'to drive'.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Often followed by the preposition 'of' Commonly used with adjectives like 'mental', 'physical', or 'strategic'
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Contexto cultural

In modern software development, 'Agile' is a specific philosophy of work that emphasizes speed and adaptability.

Quiz rápido

The player's incredible _______ allowed him to dodge the defenders and score a goal.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: agility

Palabras relacionadas

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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