Ath`let"ic (#), a. [L. athleticus, Gr. . See Athlete.]
1.
Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports.
2.
Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts.
"
Athletic soundness."
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Ath*let"ic*al*ly (#), adv.
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