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athletic

/æθˈlɛt.ɪk/

adjective

Meaning

  • Having to do with athletes.

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

  • Physically active.

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

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

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

  • An 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."