Definitions for athletic
æθˈlɛt ɪkath·let·ic

Princeton's WordNet(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. athletic(adj)

   relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

   "athletic facilities"

2. acrobatic, athletic, gymnastic(adj)

   vigorously active

   "an acrobatic dance"; "an athletic child"; "athletic playing"; "gymnastic exercises"

3. athletic(adj)

   having a sturdy and well proportioned body

   "an athletic build"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. athletic(Adjective)

   having to do with athletes

2. athletic(Adjective)

   physically active

3. athletic(Adjective)

   having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape

4. athletic(Adjective)

   An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability

5. Athletic(ProperNoun)

   A player on the team Oakland Athletics.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Athletic(adj)

   of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports

   Etymology: [L. athleticus, Gr. . See Athlete.]

2. Athletic(adj)

   befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts

   Etymology: [L. athleticus, Gr. . See Athlete.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. athletic

   Relating to an athlete or sports.

   Athletic sports are beautiful to watch.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 16, 2020  

How to pronounce athletic?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of athletic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of athletic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of athletic in a Sentence

1. Condoleezza Rice:

   It is time for coaches, athletic directors, University Presidents, Boards of Trustees, the NCAA leadership and staff, apparel companies, agents, pre-collegiate coaches – and yes, parents and athletes – to accept their culpability in getting us to where we are today.

2. Seaford Superintendent David Perrington:

   In the future, the district will utilize our district-approved version at athletic events.

3. Kelly Pasco:

   I think our generation is more athletic and wants to stay younger and more fit, my riding friend is 67 and we do 70-mile rides.

4. Joseph Costello:

   There is not enough evidence to say whether cryotherapy is effective or is not effective for athletic recovery and muscle soreness.

5. Vladimir Obradovic:

   She's an inspiration for me every day ... she's very athletic. the first lesson that we had, there were 60 balls in the basket, and all 60 balls went over the fence.

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