athletic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/

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Adjective

Positive athletic

Comparative more athletic

Superlative most athletic

1. (not comparable) Having to do with athletes.

   Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?

2. If a person is athletic, they are physically active or have a muscular body.

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

   To have such an athletic build, you must work out regularly.

Related words

• athlete