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athletics

ath·le·tics

UK/æθˈlɛtɪks/ US/æˈθlɛtɪks/ uncommon uk us

noun

1.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

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3.

participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity

Origin

From athletic: see -ics. Probably formed on the model of gymnastics.

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