athletics
See also: Athletics
English
Etymology
From athlete + -ics.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /æθˈlɛtɪks/
Noun
athletics
- (sports, especially Britain) A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.
- (sports, especially US) Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.
Derived terms
- para-athletics
Related terms
- athleticism
Translations
(chiefly Britain) a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking
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(chiefly US) physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill
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Noun
athletics
- plural of athletic