nimbleness
|nim-ble-ness|
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/ˈnɪm.bəl.nəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɪm.bl̩.nəs/
(nimble)
quick and agile
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nimble' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'nǣmel,' where 'nǣm-' meant 'to take or seize.'
Historical Evolution
'nǣmel' transformed into the Middle English word 'nimel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nimble.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'quick to seize or grasp,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'quick and light in movement or action.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being quick and light in movement or action; agility.
Her nimbleness allowed her to dodge the obstacles with ease.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35