athletic
See also: Athletic
English
Alternative forms
- athletick (obsolete)
Etymology
From French athlétique and Latin āthlēticus, from Ancient Greek ἀθλητικός (athlētikós, “relating to an athlete”), from ἀθλητής (athlētḗs, “athlete”): equivalent to athlete + -ic. For more, see athlete.
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɛtɪk
Adjective
athletic (comparative more athletic, superlative most athletic)
- (not comparable) Having to do with athletes.
- Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?
- Physically active.
- Since you're such an athletic person, you may wish to consider joining.
- Having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape.
- You have such an athletic build—you must work out regularly.
- An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability.
- The center fielder made an athletic play to snatch the ball from over the fence.
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Translations
having to do with athletes
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physically active
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having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape
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an attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability
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