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athletic

Pronunciation: /aθˈlɛtɪk/

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Definition of athletic

adjective

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

Derivatives

athletically

adverb

athleticism

Pronunciation: /-ˈlɛtɪsɪz(ə)m/

noun

Origin:

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

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