What is "athletics" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 30-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
☞ share facebook ☞ share twitter

What does athletics mean in English? Meaning of athletics definition and abbreviation with examples.

EnglishEnglish
pronunciation pronunciation

What is "athletics" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "athletics": an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

Noun

  • Meaning: an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
  • Synonyms: athletics sport
  • Hyponyms: aquatics archery athletic game blood sport contact sport cycling equitation field sport funambulism gymnastic exercise gymnastics horseback riding judo outdoor sport racing riding rock climbing row rowing skating skiing sledding spectator sport team sport tightrope walking track and field water sport
  • Hypernyms: diversion recreation
  • Meaning of "athletics": a contest between athletes

    Noun

  • Meaning: a contest between athletes
  • Synonyms: athletic competition athletic contest athletics
  • Hyponyms: decathlon hop-step-and-jump meet olympiad olympic games olympics pentathlon prelim preliminary special olympics sports meeting triple jump tug-of-war
  • Hypernyms: competition contest
  • Meaning of "athletics": participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity

    Noun

  • Meaning: participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
  • Synonyms: athletics
  • Hypernyms: extracurricular activity
  • Synonyms:

    recreation, contest, workout, practice, drill, races, games, exercises, events,

    English

    Related Dictionary

    Read more

    English speaking countries and territories

    All Dictionary for you

    English DictionaryEnglish

    athletics in English: athletics
    🔝