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athleticism

noun
/æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm/

Etymology

From athletic + -ism.

  1. borrowed from アスレチック — “obstacle course”
  2. derived from ἀθλητικός
  3. borrowed from āthlēticus
  4. borrowed from athletique
  5. formed as athleticism — “athletic + -ism”

Definitions

  1. The state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events.

    • It catches an American athleticism and energetic team spirit that still seem to smash European notions of ballet classicism, as does its dancers’ selfless manner and their practicelike costumes.

  2. A show of athletic prowess.

    • Both Alcaraz and Sinner pushed themselves - and each other - to the limit in a classic contest that showcased all of their shot-making, athleticism and resilience.

The neighborhood

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No curated loop yet for athleticism. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA