What does athletic mean?

Definitions for athletic
æθˈlɛt ɪkath·let·ic

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word athletic.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. athleticadjective

    relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

    "athletic facilities"

  2. acrobatic, athletic, gymnasticadjective

    vigorously active

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

  3. athleticadjective

    having a sturdy and well proportioned body

    "an athletic build"

Wiktionary

  1. athleticadjective

    having to do with athletes

  2. athleticadjective

    physically active

  3. athleticadjective

    having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape

  4. athleticadjective

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

  5. Athleticnoun

    A player on the team Oakland Athletics.

ChatGPT

  1. athletic

    Athletic usually refers to anything related to athletes, sports, physical strength, fitness, agility, or requiring high energy levels. It can describe a person who is physically strong, fit, and active, showing characteristics of an athlete. It can also be used in reference to activities or events that involve physically challenging tasks such as running, jumping, throwing, etc.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Athleticadjective

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

  2. Athleticadjective

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

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

Editors Contribution

  1. athletic

    Relating to an athlete or sports.

    Athletic sports are beautiful to watch.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 16, 2020  

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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. 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.

  2. Randy Boyd:

    If there is anyone in our athletic department in Knoxville or elsewhere who hasn’t heard that message yet, you’re hearing it now.

  3. Louis Moore:

    Traditionally, male athletes have to be very popular before they get a national brand endorsement. But they’re popular because of their success on the field, not because of a meme, linking up with Dieunerst Collin to the fam shows that there is a change in this thinking. Popularity does not have to be based on athletic success anymore. Because of social media, young athletes can come into college already having a brand, which can be attractive to companies.

  4. Manny Caulk:

    Star stopped shooting baskets and was with the athletic trainer when he collapsed in the locker room, the athletic trainer immediately provided emergency care, including CPR and the use of the AED (automated external defibrillator), while 911 was called. When paramedics arrived, they took over his care and transported him to the hospital.

  5. The South-Western City School District:

    As an immediate corrective step, we are assigning a Grove City Police Department officer to monitor the hallway area around the officials ’ locker room during halftime and at the conclusion of each future contest to ensure everyone will have a safe and positive experience at our athletic contests in the future.

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