Athletic

Pronunciation: /əˈθlɛt.ɪk/

Definitions of athletic

adjective describing someone who is physically strong, fit, and active

Example Sentences

A1 She is very athletic and enjoys playing sports.

A2 The athletic boy won the race with ease.

B1 Her athletic abilities helped her excel in track and field.

B2 The team recruited several new players with athletic backgrounds.

C1 His athletic prowess was evident in his performance at the Olympics.

C2 The professional athlete's career was marked by his exceptional athletic skills.

Examples of athletic in a Sentence

formal She excels in various athletic activities such as running, swimming, and tennis.

informal He's always been really athletic, playing sports since he was a kid.

slang That dude is so athletic, he can dunk a basketball without even trying.

figurative Her mind is as agile and athletic as a gymnast, able to quickly solve complex problems.

Grammatical Forms of athletic

• past tense: athleticized
• plural: athletics
• comparative: more athletic
• superlative: most athletic
• present tense: athletics
• future tense: will athleticize
• perfect tense: have athleticized
• continuous tense: is athleticizing
• singular: athletic
• positive degree: athletic
• infinitive: to athleticize
• gerund: athleticizing
• participle: athleticized

Origin and Evolution of athletic

First Known Use: 1738 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'athletic' originated from the Greek word 'athletikos', which is derived from 'athlein' meaning 'to compete for a prize'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe activities related to physical competition or sports, the word 'athletic' has evolved to encompass a broader range of physical activities and abilities, as well as a focus on overall health and fitness.