athlete — A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæθliːt/
Example Sentences
- The athlete's biggest opponent wasn't other players, but the snack vending machine in the gym.
- As a professional athlete, she maintains a strict diet and training regimen.
- The young athlete's mother was more nervous than him before the big competition.
athlete
NOUN[/ˈæθliːt/]
A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise
The athlete sprints across the finish line, breaking her personal record.
The athlete learned to compete and became elite!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek, where it referred to competitors in athletic games at the gymnasium who competed for prizes. The term originates from the Greek root athlon, meaning 'prize' or 'contest', reflecting the competitive nature of ancient Greek athletic competitions, particularly those at the Olympic Games.
Breakdown
athlon (prize, contest) + -etes (agent suffix, indicating 'one who does'). The -etes suffix is a common Ancient Greek formation for denoting a person who participates in or performs an action.
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📝Examples
“The athlete's biggest opponent wasn't other players, but the snack vending machine in the gym.”
“As a professional athlete, she maintains a strict diet and training regimen.”
“The young athlete's mother was more nervous than him before the big competition.”
“Many athletes struggle with career transitions after retirement from sports.”
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