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   athletic

   /aθˈlɛtɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. physically strong, fit, and active: "big, muscular, athletic boys" Similar muscularmusclysturdystrappingwell builtpowerfully builtstrongpowerfulrobustable-bodiedvigoroushardylustyheartyhale and heartybrawnyburlybroad-shoulderedthicksetHerculeanfitfighting fitas fit as a fiddleas fit as a fleain good shapein good trimin trimin tip-top conditionaerobicizedhealthyin good healthbursting with healthin fine fettleas strong as an oxas strong as a horseas strong as a lionin rude healthinformal:sportyhuskyhunkybeefyrippedshreddedbuffjackeddated:stalwartliterary:thewystarktechnical:mesomorphicOpposite weakfrail
   • 2. relating to athletes or athletics: "she gained fame in Greece for her athletic ability" Similar sportingsportsgamesgymnasticcompetitive

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French athlétique or Latin athleticus, from Greek athlētikos, from athlētēs (see athlete).

   Derivatives

   • 1. athletically adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishATHLETIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ATHLETIC definition: 1. strong, healthy, and good at sports: 2. relating to athletes or athletics: 3. strong, healthy…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryATHLETIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ATHLETIC meaning: 1. strong, healthy, and good at sports: 2. relating to athletes or athletics: 3. strong, healthy…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishATHLETICS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ATHLETICS definition: 1. the general name for a particular group of sports in which people compete, including running…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishATHLETIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Athletic means relating to athletes and athletics. They have been given college scholarships purely on athletic ability. Most athletic activities are about individual effort.

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › athleticathletic - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child. of, like, or befitting an athlete. of or pertaining to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic sports; athletic training. for athletics: an athletic field.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionathletic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of athletic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › athleticAthletic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ATHLETIC is of or relating to athletes or athletics. How to use athletic in a sentence.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › athleticATHLETIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Athletic definition: physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports. See examples of ATHLETIC used in a sentence.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › athleticAthletic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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    If you're athletic, you have a natural talent for sports and fitness. You might jump nonstop through a strenuous aerobics class, then go run a few miles, and top it off shooting hoops with the basketball team.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › AthleticAthletic - definition of athletic by The Free Dictionary

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    1. physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child. 2. of, like, or befitting an athlete. 3. of, pertaining to, or involving athletes or their physical skills or capabilities. 4. for athletics: an athletic field; athletic shoes. 5. pertaining to or having a sturdy or well-proportioned physique; mesomorphic.