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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesathlétisme
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /a.tle.tism/
"Son athlétisme naturel est tout simplement impressionnant."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The physical qualities that are characteristic of athletes, such as strength, fitness, agility, and coordination.
"His incredible natural athleticism allowed him to excel at multiple sports without intensive prior training." - 2
Active involvement in sports or physical games, or the display of athletic skill.
"The routine was a stunning display of grace, balance, and pure athleticism."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'athleticism' derives from the Greek word 'athletikos', meaning 'pertaining to athletes', which evolved through Latin into Middle English. The concept has shifted over time to encompass not just physical prowess but also the cultural and social aspects of sports and competition.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Athleticism" is said worldwide
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athlétisme
Transliteration: /a.tle.tism/
"Son athlétisme naturel est tout simplement impressionnant."
Athletik
Transliteration: /atˈleːtɪk/
"Seine natürliche Athletik half ihm beim Fußball."
atletismo
Transliteration: /atleˈtizmo/
"Mostrava un atletismo straordinario fin da giovane."
atletismo
Transliteration: /atleˈtismo/
"Su atletismo natural le permite destacar en cualquier deporte."
atletismo
Transliteration: /atleˈtizmu/
"O atletismo dele era evidente em todos os movimentos."
athletic-ability
Transliteration: khel-kood ki kshamata
"Usake aatmik khel-kood ki kshamata adbhut hai."
运动能力
Transliteration: yùndòng nénglì
"他惊人的运动能力使他赢得比赛。"
운동 능력
Transliteration: undong neungryeok
"그의 타고난 운동 능력은 매우 놀랍다."
運動能力
Transliteration: undō nōryoku
"彼の生まれつきの運動能力にはいつも驚かされる。"
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