athletic
adjective
ath·let·ic
ath-ˈle-tik 
nonstandard
ˌa-thə-ˈle-
2
3
: used by athletes
athletic shoes/equipment
the school's athletic fields
4
Examples of athletic in a Sentence
They each received an athletic scholarship to the school.
Students can get discount tickets for all athletic events.
His athletic career spanned three decades.
She has great athletic ability.
She's tall and has an athletic build.
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Historically, the Division I athletic programs in Virginia have been heavily dependent on tuition auxiliary fees.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The Park District envisions an initial phase with five baseball fields, six multipurpose athletic fields, a domed soccer field, stadium with running track, accessible playground and a pond.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Biomechanical Analysis for Injury Prevention Employing machine learning capabilities to movement data offers coaches and physiotherapists actionable insights on how to adjust training regimens to preempt injuries and maximize athletic potential.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The Prince of Wales is also participated in some of the sporty activities that the hub has like boxing and foosball — no surprise given his athletic proclivities!
—Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The Park District envisions an initial phase with five baseball fields, six multipurpose athletic fields, a domed soccer field, stadium with running track, accessible playground and a pond.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Biomechanical Analysis for Injury Prevention Employing machine learning capabilities to movement data offers coaches and physiotherapists actionable insights on how to adjust training regimens to preempt injuries and maximize athletic potential.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The Prince of Wales is also participated in some of the sporty activities that the hub has like boxing and foosball — no surprise given his athletic proclivities!
—Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Athletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athletic. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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athletic
adjective
ath·let·ic
ath-ˈlet-ik
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of athletes or athletics
2
3
athleticism
noun
ath-ˈlet-ə-ˌsi-zəm
Medical Definition
athletic
adjective
ath·let·ic
ath-ˈlet-ik
: characterized by heavy frame, large chest, and powerful muscular development : mesomorphic
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