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athleticism

[ath-let-ik]

ath·let·ic

[ath-let-ik]
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).

Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin āthlēticus < Greek āthlētikós. See athlete, -ic

ath·let·i·cal·ly, adverb
ath·let·i·cism [ath-let-uh-siz-uhm] , noun
non·ath·let·ic, adjective
non·ath·let·i·cal·ly, adverb
qua·si-ath·let·ic, adjective
EXPAND
qua·si-ath·let·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·ath·let·ic, adjective
un·ath·let·i·cal·ly, adverb
COLLAPSE


See athlete.

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Athleticism is always a great word to know.
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athletic (æθˈlɛtɪk)
 
adj
1.  physically fit or strong; muscular or active
2.  of, relating to, or suitable for an athlete or for athletics
3.  See also somatotype of or relating to a person with a muscular and well-proportioned body
 
ath'letically
 
adv
 
ath'leticism
 
n

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