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athletic

Syllabification: (ath·let·ic)
Pronunciation: /aTHˈletik/
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Definition of athletic

adjective

  • 1 [attributive] of or relating to athletes or athletics:athletic events an athletic club
  • 2physically strong, fit, and active:big, muscular, athletic boys

Derivatives

athletically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb

athleticism

Pronunciation: /-ˌsizəm/
noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French athlétique or Latin athleticus, from Greek athlētikos, from athlētēs (see athlete)

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Definition of athletic in the British & World English dictionary

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