Definition of Athletic

1. Adjective. Relating to or befitting athletics or athletes. "Athletic facilities"

Derivative terms: Athlete
Partainyms: Athletics

2. Adjective. Vigorously active. "Gymnastic exercises"
Exact synonyms: Acrobatic, Gymnastic
Similar to: Active
Derivative terms: Acrobatics, Athletics, Gymnastics

3. Adjective. Having a sturdy and well proportioned body. "An athletic build"
Similar to: Mesomorphic, Muscular

Definition of Athletic

1. a. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports.

Definition of Athletic

1. Proper noun. (baseball) A player on the team Oakland Athletics. ¹

2. Adjective. (not comparable) having to do with athletes ¹

3. Adjective. physically active ¹

4. Adjective. having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape ¹

5. Adjective. An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Athletic

1. athlete [adj] - See also: athlete

Medical Definition of Athletic

1. 1. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports. 2. Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts. "Athletic soundness." . Athlet"ically. Origin: L. Athleticus, Gr. See Athlete. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Athletic

athetosis
athetotic
athiesm
athiest
athiests
athirst
athirst(p)
athleta
athletas
athlete
athlete's foot
athlete's girdle
athlete's girdles
athlete's heart
athletes
athletic (current term)
athletic competition
athletic contest
athletic facility
athletic field
athletic game
athletic heart
athletic injuries
athletic protector
athletic protectors
athletic sock
athletic supporters
athletic training
athletic type

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