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Definition of Athletic
1. Adjective. Relating to or befitting athletics or athletes. "Athletic facilities"
2. Adjective. Vigorously active. "Gymnastic exercises"
Similar to: Active
Derivative terms: Acrobatics, Athletics, Gymnastics
3. Adjective. Having a sturdy and well proportioned body. "An athletic build"
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)