Athletic
Athletic
Athletic (pronunciation: /æθˈlɛtɪk/) is an adjective that describes a person who is physically strong, fit, and active. It originates from the Latin word "athleticus", which is derived from the Greek word "athletikos", pertaining to an athlete.
Related Terms
- Athlete: An individual who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
- Athletics: A collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking.
- Physical Fitness: A state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
- Exercise: Any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
- Sport: All forms of competitive physical activity or games which, through casual or organized participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants, and in some cases, entertainment for spectators.
Etymology
The term "athletic" comes from the Latin "athleticus", meaning "of an athlete". This Latin term is derived from the Greek "athletikos", which is from "athletes", meaning "prizefighter". The word "athletes" is a derivative of "athlein" which means "to contest for a prize", which is related to "athlon" meaning "prize" or "contest".
Pronunciation
The term "athletic" is pronounced as /æθˈlɛtɪk/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Athletic
- Wikipedia's article - Athletic
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