Word
athleticism
Phoneticsath·leti·cism
US/æθˈɫɛtɪˌsɪzm/
UK/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
Definition
n. the physical ability and skill to perform sports or exercise. It describes someone who is very fit and has a natural talent for physical activities.
n. the physical ability and skill required to perform sports or athletic activities. Often used to describe a person's natural talent or the physical fitness of a team.
Examples
“The team showed great athleticism during the final match.”
“Her natural athleticism allowed her to excel in track and field without much formal training.”
“While technical skill is essential, raw athleticism often determines the outcome of high-stakes competitions where physical endurance and speed are paramount.”
Examples
simple
“The team showed great athleticism during the final match.”
contextual
“Her natural athleticism allowed her to excel in track and field without much formal training.”
complex
“While technical skill is essential, raw athleticism often determines the outcome of high-stakes competitions where physical endurance and speed are paramount.”
Real-World Examples
“One of the strongest goalkeepers around, his athleticism and shot‑stopping are not in doubt, as he showed during the World Cup , with a low save from Vinícius Júnior catching the eye.” “Baleba should give Carrick's side additional athleticism and the Cameroon international's eagerness to make the move north helped speed up the transfer.” Etymology
From athletic + -ism.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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