Athletic

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /æθˈlÉ›t.ɪk/
• Rhymes: -É›tɪk

Alternative forms

• athletick obsolete

Full definition of athletic

Adjective

1. (not comparable) having to do with athletes
• Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?
2. physically active
• Since you're such an athletic person, you may wish to consider joining.
3. having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape
• You have such an athletic build--you must work out regularly.
4. 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.

Derived terms

• athletics
• unathletic
• athleticness

Related terms

• athlete