unathletic

ath·let·ic

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of unathletic word

adjective unathletic physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child. 1
adjective unathletic of, like, or befitting an athlete. 1
adjective unathletic of or relating to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic sports; athletic training. 1
adjective unathletic for athletics: an athletic field. 1
adjective unathletic Psychology. (of a physical type) having a sturdy build or well-proportioned body structure. Compare asthenic (def 2), pyknic (def 1). 1
adjective unathletic lacking athletic ability 0

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Origin of unathletic

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 Unathletic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unathletic

unathletic 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Antonyms for unathletic

adj unathletic

athletic — Athletic means relating to athletes and athletics.

Just one Antonym for unathletic