Definitions for athletic
æθˈlɛt ɪkath·let·ic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

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 ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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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1. thetical

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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. Donald Remy:

   This case is troubling for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that the law does not and has never required the NCAA to ensure that every student-athlete is actually taking full advantage of the academic and athletic opportunities provided to them.

2. Eric Sakalowsky:

   We're pushing the boundaries of athletic excellence, for us, it's all about the finish line, not the bottom line. There's a deep-seated passion for competition at Felt and we'll continue to take on projects like this so that we can take part in these athletes' passion for pushing our sports' limits.

3. Todd Bowles:

   Just the mental growth of the game, we both know he left some plays out there on the field last year. He’s doing his job and playing his position, but he can expand on that, and he will. He has already some in camp. Just knowing the overall defense and knowing where he can cheat and take advantage of his plays and not just use his athletic ability.

4. Jared Allen:

   After watching videos of badminton it was like 'man these guys are actually pretty darn athletic.' They were flying all over and diving on the hard court and I was like I don't think my back would hold up, so we went to a less physically taxing sport, and I figured when the winners have to buy the losers a beer as a customary tradition (in curling), how rough can that sport actually be.

5. Paul Nickel:

   We were running routes, and I see this big athletic guy in a split-out [ formation ], i remember he made this incredible one-handed catch.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=athletic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Athletic
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athletic