ath|let´i|cal|ly — ath|let|ic «ath LEHT ihk», adjective. 1. for athletes or athletics: »an athletic field. 2. of or suited to an athlete; like an athlete: »athletic feats. 3. having to do with active games and sports: »He joined an athletic association. 4. active… … Useful english dictionary
ath|let|i|cism — «ath LEHT uh sihz uhm», noun. devotion to athletics … Useful english dictionary
ath|let|ics — «ath LEHT ihks», noun. 1. usually pl. in use exercises of physical strength, speed, and skill; active games and sports. Athletics include baseball and basketball. 2. usually sing. in use he practice and principles of physical training: »Athletics … Useful english dictionary
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ath·let·i·cism — /æθˈlɛtəˌsızəm/ noun [noncount] : the ability to play sports or do physical activities well He s much admired for his athleticism. She has speed and athleticism … Useful english dictionary
ath·let·ics — /æθˈlɛtıks/ noun 1 [plural] US : sports, games, and exercises that require strength and skill : athletic activities ◇ Athletics is plural in form but is used with both plural and singular verbs. College athletics attract students from a variety… … Useful english dictionary
ath — ath; ath·a·na·sian·ism; ath·a·nor; ath·a·pas·kan; ath·bash; ath·e·ca·ta; ath·e·coi·dea; ath·e·ling; ath·e·nae·um; ath·e·ric·era; ath·er·i·na; ath·er·ine; ath·er·in·id; ath·er·in·i·dae; ath·er·o·ma; ath·er·o·ma·to·sis; ath·er·om·a·tous;… … English syllables
ath|lete — «ATH leet, A thuh leet see note below», noun. a person trained in exercises of physical strength, speed, and skill, especially one who participates or competes in games requiring agility and stamina. Ball players, runners, boxers, and swimmers… … Useful english dictionary
let — let·o·vic·ite; let·ta·ble; let·tered; let·ter·er; let·ter·et; let·ter·gae; let·ter·less; let·ter·man; let·tic; let·tre; let·tuce; lobe·let; lord·let; lor·i·let; lu·nu·let; mag·a·zine·let; man·tel·let·ta; mart·let; mil·let·tia; miq·ue·let;… … English syllables
athletic — ath·let·ic … English syllables