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ath·let·ics
/
æθˈlɛt
ɪks
/
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ath-
let
-iks
]
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noun
1.
(
usually used with a plural verb
)
athletic
sports, as running, rowing, or boxing.
2.
British
.
track-and-field events.
3.
(
usually used with a singular verb
)
the practice of
athletic
exercises; the principles of
athletic
training.
Origin:
1595–1605;
see
athletic
,
-ics
Pronunciation note
See
athlete
.
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athletics
(æθˈlɛtɪks)
—
n
1.
a. track and field events
b. (
as modifier
):
an athletics meeting
2.
sports or exercises engaged in by athletes
3.
the theory or practice of athletic activities and training
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