ATHLETIC


Meaning of ATHLETIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ath-ˈle-tik, ÷ˌa-thə-ˈle- ]

adjective

Date: 1636

1. : of or relating to athletes or athletics

2. : characteristic of an athlete ; especially : vigorous , active

3. : mesomorphic

4. : used by athletes

• ath·let·i·cal·ly -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb

• ath·let·i·cism -ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm noun

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