Adjective

(en adjective)

(not comparable) having to do with athletes

* Are you a member of the American ''Athletic'' Association?

physically active

* Since you're such an ''athletic'' person, you may wish to consider joining.

having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape

* You have such an ''athletic'' build--you must work out regularly.

An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability

* The center fielder made an athletic play to snatch the ball from over the fence.

Adjective

(er)

Thin; slim.

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(Gaelic languages)  Palatalized.