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athletic
ath·let·ic
[
ath léttik
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
of athletes or athletics:
relating to athletes, athletics, or other sports activities
athletic uniforms
2.
muscular and strong:
possessing a large skeletal structure and having strong muscles
an athletic build
[
Early 17th century. Via French and Latin< Greek
athlētikos
<
athlētēs
(see
athlete
)
]
ath·let·i·cal·ly
adverb
ath·let·i·cism
[
ath léttissiz'm
]
noun
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ath·let·i·cal·ly adverbath·let·i·cism [ ath léttissiz'm ] noun
