athletic
playSimple Definition of athletic
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: of or relating to athletes
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: of or relating to sports, games, or exercises
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: used by athletes : used during or for sports, games, or exercises
Full Definition of athletic
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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First Known Use of athletic
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ATHLETIC Defined for Kids
athletic
playDefinition of athletic for Students
1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of athletes or athletics <an athletic event>
2 : used by athletes <athletic equipment>
3 : active in sports or exercises <She's very athletic.>
4 : strong and muscular <an athletic build>
Medical Dictionary
athletic
playMedical Definition of athletic
: characterized by heavy frame, large chest, and powerful muscular development : mesomorphic
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