martial art — any of several arts of combat and self-defense that are widely practiced as sport
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: any of several arts of combat and self-defense that are widely practiced as sport
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːrʃəl ɑːrt/
Example Sentences
- My grandma surprised everyone by revealing she's a black belt in martial arts.
- He decided to learn martial arts after watching too many action movies.
- Martial arts help develop both physical strength and mental discipline.
martial art
NOUN[/ˈmɑːrʃəl ɑːrt/]
any of several arts of combat and self-defense that are widely practiced as sport
any of several arts of combat and self-defense that are widely practiced as sport
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term combines 'martial,' derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, and 'art,' meaning skill or technique. This compound emerged to describe systems of combat and physical discipline, with 'martial' carrying the sense of warfare and military practice from its mythological source.
Breakdown
martial (from Latin Martialis, adjective form of Mars, the god of war) + art (from Latin ars, meaning skill or technique). Together they denote a systematic practice of combat or physical discipline.
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📝Examples
“My grandma surprised everyone by revealing she's a black belt in martial arts.”
“He decided to learn martial arts after watching too many action movies.”
“Martial arts help develop both physical strength and mental discipline.”
“The martial arts demonstration at the festival was truly impressive.”
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