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athletic
[ ath-let-ik ]
/ æθˈlɛt ɪk /
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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 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).
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Origin of athletic
how to pronounce athletic
See athlete.
OTHER WORDS FROM athletic
Words nearby athletic
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British Dictionary definitions for athletic
athletic
/ (æθˈlɛtɪk) /
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 bodySee also somatotype
Derived forms of athletic
athletically, adverbathleticism, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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