athletics
[ ath-let-iks ]
Origin of athletics
1pronunciation note For athletics
See athlete.
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British Dictionary definitions for athletics
athletics
/ (æθˈlɛtɪks) /
noun(functioning as plural or singular)
track and field events
(as modifier): an athletics meeting
sports or exercises engaged in by athletes
the theory or practice of athletic activities and training
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