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nonathletic

ath·let·ic
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ath-let-ik]
    • /æθˈlɛt ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ath-let-ik]
    • /æθˈlɛt ɪk/

Definitions of nonathletic word

  • adjective nonathletic physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child. 1
  • adjective nonathletic of, like, or befitting an athlete. 1
  • adjective nonathletic of or relating to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic sports; athletic training. 1
  • adjective nonathletic for athletics: an athletic field. 1
  • adjective nonathletic Psychology. (of a physical type) having a sturdy build or well-proportioned body structure. Compare asthenic (def 2), pyknic (def 1). 1
  • noun nonathletic Having no athletic ability (or interest), especially describing one whose interests are academic. 1

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Origin of nonathletic

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin āthlēticus < Greek āthlētikós. See athlete, -ic

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Parts of speech for Nonathletic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nonathletic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

nonathletic usage trend in Literature

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