Athletics Meaning
/æθˈlɛtɪks/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.
nounPhysical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.
Sentence Examples
Athletics are an important part of school life.
I'll feel better if I return to athletics.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The school's new program focuses on improving team ____ and individual fitness.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I have always been very interested in ____, especially long running.
Word Origin & History
From athletic: see -ics. Probably formed on the model of gymnastics.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The University of Phoenix, a for-profit educational institution, has turned the traditional relationship between athletics and higher education on its head, reducing it to its commercially exploitive essence."
— 2009 January 17, William C. Rhoden, “University Sells Itself During Playoffs”, in The New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The school's new program focuses on improving team ____ and individual fitness.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I have always been very interested in ____, especially long running.