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athletic
[ ath-let-ik ]
adjective
- physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports:
an athletic child.
- of, like, or befitting an athlete.
- of or relating to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic training.
athletic sports;
athletic training.
- for athletics:
an athletic field.
- Psychology. (of a physical type) having a sturdy build or well-proportioned body structure. Compare asthenic ( def 2 ), pyknic ( def 1 ).
athletic
/ æθˈɛɪ /
adjective
- physically fit or strong; muscular or active
- of, relating to, or suitable for an athlete or for athletics
- of or relating to a person with a muscular and well-proportioned body See also somatotype
Pronunciation Note
Derived Forms
- ٳˈپ, noun
- ٳˈپ, adverb
Other Word 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
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The SFA rule change will bring it into line with other sports such as rugby, swimming and athletics, which restrict women's competition to players that have not gone through male puberty.
Serving as GM of a Division I athletics program involves more than glad-handing and bringing in talent via grins and a magnetic personality.
Vietnam has become the global centre of athletic shoe manufacturing and it is subject to some of the most punishing US tariffs.
The SFA rule change will see the governing body bring football into line with other sports like rugby, swimming and athletics.
Most of all, Glasnow described himself as pitching “athletic and free and good” on the mound; having seemingly found the kind of comfortable delivery that has so often eluded him over an injury-plagued 10-year career.
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