athletics

CEFRB2

/æθˈlɛtɪks/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Sports involving running, jumping, and throwing.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.

Examples

  • Athletics are an important part of school life.

  • I'll feel better if I return to athletics.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.

More examples

In context

  • 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.

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The school's new program focuses on improving team blank and individual fitness.

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Origin

noun

From athletic: see -ics. Probably formed on the model of gymnastics.