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Meaning of athletic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

athletic

Pronunciation:/æθˈlɛt.ɪk/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having to do with athletes.

    Example: Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?

  2. Physically active.

    Example: Since you're such an athletic person, you may wish to consider joining.

  3. Having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape.

    Example: You have such an athletic build—you must work out regularly.

  4. An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability.

    Example: The center fielder made an athletic play to snatch the ball from over the fence.