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non-athletic

non--ath·let·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te ath-let-ik]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ æθˈlɛt ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te ath-let-ik]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ æθˈlɛt ɪk/

Definitions of non-athletic word

  • adjective non-athletic physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child. 1
  • adjective non-athletic of, like, or befitting an athlete. 1
  • adjective non-athletic of or relating to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic sports; athletic training. 1
  • adjective non-athletic for athletics: an athletic field. 1
  • adjective non-athletic Psychology. (of a physical type) having a sturdy build or well-proportioned body structure. Compare asthenic (def 2), pyknic (def 1). 1

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Origin of non-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 Non-athletic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-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".

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