athletic
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views updated May 18 2018ath·let·ic / a[unvoicedth]ˈletik/ •
adj. 1. of or relating to athletes or athletics: an athletic club.2. physically strong, fit, and active: big, muscular, athletic boys.DERIVATIVES: ath·let·i·cal·ly / -ik(ə)lē/ adv.ath·let·i·cism / -ˌsizəm/ n.
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