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Agile

//ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move; loose-jointed.

    "an agile creature"

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of agile (of or related to agile software development) alt-of
  3. 3
    Characterised by quick motion.

    "agile movements"

  4. 4
    Of or relating to agile software development, a technique for iterative and incremental development of software involving collaboration between teams.

    "agile methods"

Adjective
  1. 1
    moving quickly and lightly wordnet
  2. 2
    mentally quick wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Agile software development. uncountable
  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of agile (agile software development) alt-of, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From earlier agil, borrowed from Latin agilis (“agile, nimble”), from agō (“do, act; move”). See agent.

Etymology 2

From earlier agil, borrowed from Latin agilis (“agile, nimble”), from agō (“do, act; move”). See agent.

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