nonathlete
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a word derived from
athlete.
athletenouna person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill.
Example Sentences
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They did the same with 14 nonathlete octogenarians for comparison.
From Science Magazine ● May 19, 2022
The member of the Nigerian delegation, a nonathlete over 60, only experienced mild symptoms but was hospitalized as a precaution, TV Asahi reported.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 16, 2021
How such a change would affect nonathlete students is not entirely clear, said Mark Kantrowitz, a leading financial aid expert, but it’s not likely that they will benefit from the arrangement.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2015
The average weight of the heart for the nonathlete is about 300 g, whereas in an athlete it will increase to 500 g.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Justin is the first of his family to attend St. Joseph’s, a nonathlete and more on the school’s social periphery.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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