1. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports.

2. Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts. "Athletic soundness." . Athlet"ically.

Origin: L. Athleticus, Gr. See Athlete.

(01 Mar 1998)

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