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ath⋅let⋅ic
[ath-let-ik] 
ɪk
–adjective
| 1. | physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child. |
| 2. | of, like, or befitting an athlete. |
| 3. | of or pertaining to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic sports; athletic training. |
| 4. | for athletics: an athletic field. |
| 5. | 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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Athletic
Ath`let"ic\, a. [L. athleticus, Gr. ?. See Athlete.]1. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports. 2. Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts. "Athletic soundness." --South. -- Ath*let"ic*al*ly, adv.
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Language Translation for : athletic
Spanish:
atlético,
German:
(leicht)athletisch,
Japanese:
運動競技の
Main Entry: ath·let·ic
Pronunciation: ath-'let-ik
Function: adjective
: characterized by heavy frame, large chest, and powerful musculardevelopment : MESOMORPHIC
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