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- [ath-let-ik]
- /æθˈlɛt ɪk/
- /æθˈlet.ɪk/
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- [ath-let-ik]
- /æθˈlɛt ɪk/
Definitions of athletic word
- adjective athletic Athletic means relating to athletes and athletics. 3
- adjective athletic An athletic person is fit, and able to perform energetic movements easily. 3
- adjective athletic physically fit or strong; muscular or active 3
- adjective athletic of, relating to, or suitable for an athlete or for athletics 3
- adjective athletic of or relating to a person with a muscular and well-proportioned body 3
- adjective athletic of, like, or proper to athletes or athletics 3
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Origin of athletic
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin āthlēticus < Greek āthlētikós. See athlete, -ic
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Parts of speech for Athletic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
athletic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
athletic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for athletic
adj athletic
- vigorous — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- muscular — of or relating to muscle or the muscles: muscular strain.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- robust — strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.
adjective athletic
- sporty — flashy; showy.
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- physical — of or relating to the body: physical exercise.
- agile — Someone who is agile can move quickly and easily.
- nimble — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
Antonyms for athletic
adj athletic
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
adjective athletic
- unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
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