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athletic

[ ath-let-ik ]

adjective

  1. physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports:

    an athletic child.

  2. of, like, or befitting an athlete.
  3. of or relating to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic training.

    athletic sports;

    athletic training.

  4. for athletics:

    an athletic field.

  5. Psychology. (of a physical type) having a sturdy build or well-proportioned body structure. Compare asthenic ( def 2 ), pyknic ( def 1 ).


athletic

/ æθˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. physically fit or strong; muscular or active
  2. of, relating to, or suitable for an athlete or for athletics
  3. of or relating to a person with a muscular and well-proportioned body See also somatotype
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Pronunciation Note

See athlete.
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Derived Forms

  • ٳˈپ, noun
  • ٳˈپ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ٳ···· adverb
  • ٳ··· [ath-, let, -, uh, -siz-, uh, m], noun
  • ԴDz·ٳ·· adjective
  • non·ٳ···· adverb
  • ܲ·-ٳ·· adjective
  • qua·si-ٳ···· adverb
  • ܲ·ٳ·· adjective
  • un·ٳ···· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of athletic1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin ٳŧپܲ, from Greek ٳŧپó; athlete, -ic
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"Representing your country is a privilege, and in athletics is earned via a qualifying process, which while not always perfect, gives everyone the same chances to gain selection," Connor wrote.

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