athletic — physically strong, fit, and active; relating to athletics or sports
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: physically strong, fit, and active; relating to athletics or sports
Pronunciation (IPA): /æθˈletɪk/
Example Sentences
- Despite eating pizza every day, Tom somehow maintained his athletic physique.
- The company sponsors athletic events to promote healthy lifestyle.
- My cat thinks she's very athletic, but she gets tired after chasing a laser dot for 30 seconds.
athletic
ADJECTIVE[/æθˈletɪk/]
physically strong, fit, and active; relating to athletics or sports
An athletic sprinter races across a sunlit field with powerful stride and dynamic form
The athletic spirit is victory kinetic and resilient — when strength moves, defeat cannot be contradict
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'athletikos' meaning 'of athletes,' derived from 'athlos' meaning 'contest' or 'struggle.' The word entered English in the 16th century through Latin and French influences.
Breakdown
athlet- (athlete, from Greek athlos meaning contest) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = athletic
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📝Examples
“Despite eating pizza every day, Tom somehow maintained his athletic physique.”
“The company sponsors athletic events to promote healthy lifestyle.”
“My cat thinks she's very athletic, but she gets tired after chasing a laser dot for 30 seconds.”
“He received an athletic scholarship to study at the university.”
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