athletic
adjective
physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports.
nonathletic
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a word derived from
athletic.
Example Sentences
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But by far, the biggest nonathletic draw to the event was Beyoncé’s halftime performance during the Ravens-Texans contest in Houston, the singer’s hometown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2024
It would also allow betting on nonathletic events, like award shows and video game contests, but not youth sports or elections, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2022
While in-person instruction will go on, they will halt in-person, nonathletic extracurricular activities outside the school day through Jan. 7.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2021
The Oregon retailer didn’t foresee that the boom in athletic footwear and apparel would fizzle or that the rapid growth of sporty attire would simultaneously lure a slew of nonathletic brands to the segment.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 24, 2017
Because an athlete’s heart is larger than a nonathlete’s, stroke volume increases, so the athletic heart can deliver the same amount of blood as the nonathletic heart but with a lower heart rate.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
