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- [nim-buh l]
- /ˈnɪm bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nim-buh l]
- /ˈnɪm bəl/
Definitions of nimbleness word
- adjective nimbleness quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet. 1
- adjective nimbleness quick to understand, think, devise, etc.: a nimble mind. 1
- adjective nimbleness cleverly contrived: a story with a nimble plot. 1
- noun nimbleness The quality of being nimble. 1
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Origin of nimbleness
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; late Middle English nymel, earlier nemel, Old English nǣmel capable, equivalent to nǣm- (variant stem of niman to take; see nim1) + -el -le
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Parts of speech for Nimbleness
noun
adjective
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adverb
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determiner
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nimbleness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nimbleness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nimbleness
noun nimbleness
- sprightliness — animated or vivacious; lively.
- litheness — The property of being lithe.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
- quickness — done, proceeding, or occurring with promptness or rapidity, as an action, process, etc.; prompt; immediate: a quick response.
- agility — the power of moving quickly and easily; nimbleness: exercises demanding agility.
Antonyms for nimbleness
noun nimbleness
- awkwardness — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- clumsiness — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
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