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athletic (iou)



athletic noun & adjective. E17.
[French athletique or Latin athleticus from Greek athletikos: see ATHLETE, -IC.]
A. noun.
1. sing. & (now) in pl. (often treated as sing.). The practice of or competition in physical exercises (running, jumping, throwing, etc.); N. Amer. physical sports and games generally. E17.
2. An athlete. L17-E19.
B. adjective.
1. Of or pertaining to athletes or athletics. M17.
athletic support, supporter = JOCKSTRAP 1.
2. Physically powerful or fit; muscular, vigorous. M17.
athletical adjective (long rare) = ATHLETIC adjective L16.
athletically adverb M18.
athleticism noun athletic quality, physical fitness; the practice of athletics: L19.