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multisport

multisport

3.7
Involving more than one sport
  • adjective
  • /ˈmʌltiˌspɔrt/
translation icon : multideportivo
  • Many athletes find that participating in a multisport program helps improve their overall fitness.

Examples

  • The school organized a multisport event to encourage students to try different athletic activities.

  • His multisport background helped him adapt quickly to the new training program.

  • She joined a multisport club that offers swimming, cycling, and running activities.

  • The multisport event attracted many athletes.

  • She enjoys multisport activities on weekends.

  • The family enjoyed a multisport weekend with activities ranging from kayaking to hiking.

  • She trains extensively for a multisport event that includes running, swimming, and cycling.

Surface Forms

multisport positive

Morphology

multisport = sport (transparent) = multi + sport

The word is transparently built from the prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and the noun 'sport'.

Etymology

Multisport is made of multi- meaning 'many' and sport meaning 'game or physical activity'. So a multisport activity or club is one that includes 'many sports' or different athletic activities.