Athleticism Meaning in English

word

US

æθˈɫɛtɪˌsɪzm

ath-LET-ih-siz-um

UK

æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm

ath-LET-ih-siz-um

Definition

Athleticism is the ability to perform physical activities well, especially sports, because of strength, speed, agility, and coordination.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to the natural or trained physical abilities important in sports: 'display great athleticism,' 'test of athleticism.' More formal or technical than simply 'fitness.' Not the sport 'athletics' itself.

• Spanish: atletismo - capacidad atlética
• Portuguese (BR): atletismo - capacidade atlética
• Portuguese (PT): atletismo - capacidade atlética
• Chinese (Simplified): 运动能力 - 运动素质
• Chinese (Traditional): 運動能力 - 運動素質
• Hindi: एथलेटिक क्षमता
• Arabic: القدرة الرياضية - اللياقة البدنية
• Bengali: ক্রীড়াদক্ষতা - শারীরিক পারদর্শিতা
• Russian: атлетизм
• Japanese: 運動能力
• Vietnamese: năng khiếu thể thao - thể lực (thể thao)
• Korean: 운동 능력 - 운동신경
• Turkish: atletizm - sportif yetenek
• Urdu: جسمانی مہارت
• Indonesian: năng lực thể thao - thể lực (thể thao)

Example Sentences

His athleticism helped him win the race.

basic

She showed great athleticism in the basketball game.

basic

Good athleticism requires practice and training.

basic

You can really see his athleticism when he jumps for the ball.

natural

Her natural athleticism makes every sport look easy.

natural

The scouts were impressed by his speed and overall athleticism.

natural