athletics
Meaning
- (British, especially, plural, plural-only) A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.
- (US, especially, plural, plural-only) Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.
Synonyms
athletic contest
athletic competition
track-and-field athletics
track and field sports
athletik
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/æθˈlɛtɪks/
Etymology
From athletic: see -ics. Probably formed on the model of gymnastics.
New
athletic
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