vagile

[ vaj-uhlor, especially British, -ahyl ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. endowed with or having freedom of movement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vagile¹

1885–90; < Latin vag ( us ) wandering + -ile

Example Sentences

Young are never represented in the catch in their true ratio to adults, since on the average they are less vagile and less attracted to traps.

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