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
athleticadjective
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
"athletic facilities"
acrobatic, athletic, gymnasticadjective
vigorously active
"an acrobatic dance"; "an athletic child"; "athletic playing"; "gymnastic exercises"
athleticadjective
having a sturdy and well proportioned body
"an athletic build"
Wiktionary
athleticadjective
having to do with athletes
athleticadjective
physically active
athleticadjective
having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape
athleticadjective
An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability
Athleticnoun
A player on the team Oakland Athletics.
ChatGPT
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
Athleticadjective
of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports
Athleticadjective
befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts
Etymology: [L. athleticus, Gr. . See Athlete.]
Editors Contribution
athletic
Relating to an athlete or sports.
Athletic sports are beautiful to watch.
Submitted by MaryC on March 16, 2020
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Anagrams for athletic »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of athletic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of athletic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of athletic in a Sentence
We have not terminated our contract (with the International Association of Athletics Federations), the IAAF (the athletic body) knows exactly where we are going with our policy in terms of doping. We are in very close contact with the IAAF and will watch very closely what they are doing with this problem.
This is just another fad diet that science does n’t support at this time, especially when it comes to athletic performance, the take home message at this time, whether you’re an athlete or not, is eat whole natural foods and don’t worry about gluten unless you are actually gluten-intolerant.
Sayreville School Superintendent Rick Labbe:
I believe very strongly after the last several months that football is a very important part of our athletic programs and our community and therefore, in consultation with our Board of Education, I am pleased to announce to you this evening that we will have a 2015 football season.
Parents, athletes, pediatricians, coaches and certified athletic trainers should be aware of signs and symptoms of eating disorders, including those athletes who display signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, and other behaviors that may indicate a mental health disorder.
Some people are in great shape, and some people aren't in great shape, but this is their release, it's not about how athletic you are. It's about giving your time and helping to support our charitable work.
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Translations for athletic
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- атлетичен, атлетскиBulgarian
- atletiskDanish
- athletisch, sportlichGerman
- αθλητικόςGreek
- AtletaEsperanto
- atléticoSpanish
- urheilullinen, atleettinenFinnish
- sportif, athlétiqueFrench
- atlétikai, atletikusHungarian
- atletisIndonesian
- atletico, sportivoItalian
- 強壮Japanese
- ಅಥ್ಲೆಟಿಕ್Kannada
- atletischDutch
- atletiskNorwegian
- wysportowany, sportowyPolish
- atleticRomanian
- атлети́ческий, спорти́вный, атлети́чный, богаты́рскийRussian
- atletikAlbanian
- atletiskSwedish
- اتھلیٹکUrdu
- 运动的Chinese
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