Definition of "agile" in English

adjective

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

   • an agile creature
   • an agile wit

2. Characterised by quick motion.

   • agile movements

3. (chiefly software engineering) Of or relating to agile software development, a technique for iterative and incremental development of software involving collaboration between teams.

   • agile methods

noun

1. (chiefly software engineering) Agile software development.