athletic
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of ATHLETIC
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always used before a noun
a
:
of or relating to athletes
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the national athletic association
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They each received an athletic scholarship to the school.
b
:
of or relating to sports, games, or exercises
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Students can get discount tickets for all athletic events.
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His athletic career spanned three decades.
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the college's athletic department/director
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She has great athletic ability.
2
always used before a noun
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used by athletes
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used during or for sports, games, or exercises
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athletic socks/gear/shoes
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the school's athletic field
3
[more athletic; most athletic]
a
:
strong and muscular
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She's tall and has an athletic build.
b
:
active in sports, games, or exercises
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He's very athletic.
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She's tall and athletically built.
