athletic
[ ath-let-ik ]
/ æθˈlɛt ɪk /
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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vigorous, energetic, powerful, muscular, active, robust, strong, competitive, recreational, able-bodied, brawny, fit, lusty, strapping, sturdy, sporting, team, contesting
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See athlete.
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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 Formsathletically, adverbathleticism, noun
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Word Origin and History for athletic
athletic
1630s (athletical is from 1590s), "pertaining to an athlete," from Latin athleticus, from Greek athletikos, from athletes (see athlete). Meaning "strong of body; vigorous; lusty; robust" [Johnson, who spells it athletick] is from 1650s.
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