nimbler

nim·ble

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nim-buh l]
- /ˈnɪm bəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nim-buh l]
- /ˈnɪm bəl/

Definitions of nimbler word

adjective nimbler quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet. 1
adjective nimbler quick to understand, think, devise, etc.: a nimble mind. 1
adjective nimbler cleverly contrived: a story with a nimble plot. 1
noun nimbler Comparative form of nimble. 1

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Origin of nimbler

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 Nimbler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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nimbler 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 75% 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.

nimbler usage trend in Literature

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