athleticism

American  

[ath-let-uh-siz-uhm] / æθˈlɛt əˌsɪz əm /

noun

1. a high degree of natural talent, strength, or enthusiasm in physical sports or exercises.

   Yoga should be accessible to all people regardless of body type, level of athleticism, or age.

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Etymology

Origin of athleticism

athletic ( def. ) + -ism ( def. )

Example Sentences

But the manager noted how Newcastle's athleticism - a hallmark of this side at their best - has returned of late, and Gordon's goal against Chelsea was a case in point.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

A former No. 1 overall pick, Murray blended passing skill with the athleticism teams dream about in modern quarterbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

“They’ve got just an athleticism that is very applicable to pushing sleds.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

All over Northern Italy, organizers have unleashed a fleet of drones to capture athletes at close range while they execute terrifying feats of winter athleticism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

It needed also a sort of athleticism of mind, an ability at one moment to make the most delicate use of logic and at the next to be unconscious of the crudest logical errors.

From "1984" by George Orwell