Word
athletics
Phoneticsath·let·ics, stress on the second syllable
US/æθˈɫɛtɪks/
UK/æθlˈɛtɪks/
In Japanese
athletics; sports
track and field; athletics
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. All sources.
Definitions
01track and field
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Sports British English
n. sports such as running, jumping, and throwing that people compete in on a track or in a field.
n. the collective term for competitive sports involving running, jumping, and throwing events.
“She joined the school athletics club to improve her sprinting speed.”
“The national athletics championships will feature elite competitors in the decathlon, high jump, and various middle-distance running events.”
Usage
Treated as a singular noun despite the 's' ending when referring to the sport as a whole.
Synonyms
02sports in general
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports American English
n. physical activities, games, and sports that require strength and skill.
n. physical activities and competitive sports requiring physical power, agility, or stamina.
Español:atletismo
“The university is famous for its high standards in both academics and athletics.”
“The director of athletics oversaw the funding and scheduling for all varsity sports teams across the campus.”
Usage
Often used in educational contexts to describe the entire sports programme of a school or college.
Synonyms
Etymology
From athletic: see -ics. Probably formed on the model of gymnastics.
From athletic + -s.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-2
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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