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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 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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of athletic1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin ٳŧپܲ, from Greek ٳŧپó; athlete, -ic
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Serving as GM of a Division I athletics program involves more than glad-handing and bringing in talent via grins and a magnetic personality.

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Vietnam has become the global centre of athletic shoe manufacturing and it is subject to some of the most punishing US tariffs.

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The SFA rule change will see the governing body bring football into line with other sports like rugby, swimming and athletics.

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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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