B2 noun ニュートラル

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.

例文

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1

The young gymnast showed incredible agility during her floor routine.

The young gymnast showed incredible agility during her floor routine.

2

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.

語族

名詞
agility
副詞
agilely
形容詞
agile
関連
agileness
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: agility

例文

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.

5

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.

語族

名詞
agility
副詞
agilely
形容詞
agile
関連
agileness

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

mental agility test

mental agility test

agility training

agility training

strategic agility

strategic agility

よく混同される語

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.

📝

使い方のコツ

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

⚠️

よくある間違い

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.

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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

文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: agility

関連単語

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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