Athletic

adjective

/æθˈlɛt.ɪk/

Word Frequency: 4.9

Definitions

1.adjectiveHaving to do with athletes.

"Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?"

2.adjectivePhysically active.

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

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

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

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

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

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