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athletic

The correct spelling is athletic.

How to pronounce athletic

adjective

IPA: /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/

Say it like: Ath-let-ic

The correct spelling is athletic. Having to do with athletes. For example: "Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?"

Usage Examples

Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?

Since you're such an athletic person, you may wish to consider joining.

You have such an athletic build—you must work out regularly.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Having to do with athletes.
  2. 2.Physically active.
  3. 3.Having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape.
  4. 4.An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability.

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