Meanings
plural athleticisms
- countableuncountableThe state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events.
It catches an American athleticism and energetic team spirit that still seem to smash European notions of ballet classicism, as does its dancers’ selfless manner and their practicelike costumes.
2008 June 9, Alastair Macaulay, “In Student Steps and Leaps, a Survey of National Styles”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 28 Jan 2025 - countableuncountableA show of athletic prowess.
Both Alcaraz and Sinner pushed themselves - and each other - to the limit in a classic contest that showcased all of their shot-making, athleticism and resilience.
2025 June 8, Jonathan Jurejko, “Alcaraz stuns Sinner in extraordinary French Open final”, in BBC
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Origin
- Ancient Greekᾱ̓θλητῐκός (āthlētĭkós)
- Latināthlēticu
- Middle Frenchathletique
- Englishathletic
- Englishathleticism
Translations
Ukrainian атлети́зм
- атлети́зм (atletýzm)athletic prowess/state of being an athlete
Cite this entry
athleticism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/athleticism
“athleticism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/athleticism. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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