Main Entry: ath·let·ic

Pronunciation: \ath-ˈle-tik, ÷ˌa-thə-ˈle-\

Function: adjective

Date: 1636

1 : of or relating to athletes or athletics
2 : characteristic of an athlete; especially : vigorous, active
3 : mesomorphic
4 : used by athletes

— ath·let·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

— ath·let·i·cism \-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm\ noun