athletic competition
3
2.7
- noun
- /æθˈlɛtɪk ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
:
competencia atlética
- Many young athletes train for years to succeed in athletic competitions around the world.
- intercollegiate athletic competition
- accommodations for athletic competitions
- level of athletic competition
So know this probably even more than lifting weights in more than athletic competitions, whether it be soccer or potentially football or basketball.
- So know this probably even more than lifting weights in more than athletic competitions, whether it be soccer or potentially football or basketball.
Examples
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They've proved they're one of the best in the world at that ancient athletic competition.
Blog text (20) -
One thing can be said for certain: the athletic competition did not disappoint as there was hardly a dull moment.
Academic text (2016) -
It's about the taking part, the spirit of of athletic competition and and for charity.
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For example, the movement approach uses modified games instead of playing the traditional sports associated with athletic competition.
Academic text (2002) -
Some of us find these athletic competitions to be significant even if they are not well known.
Blog text (20) -
The Games are the pinnacle of athletic competition for running, jumping, and throwing.
Academic text (2006) -
The Greeks greatly admired the beauty of the human body and trained their youth for athletic competition from a young age.
Academic text (2002) -
Athletes need assistance in dealing with the stresses of athletic competition, career development, and for some, personal clinical issues.
Academic text (1994) -
Reasonable and realistic limitations now exist for athletic competitions within the two-year college ranks.
Academic text (1990) -
In the interest of athletic competition, a few of the upperclassmen took Barnes to the gym for a workout.
Fiction book (1992)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
An activity with rules that people play for fun or competition
829
2.1
An international sports event held every four years where athletes from many countries compete
745
1.8
A sports event where teams or players play several games to decide the winner
617
2.5
A competition to find the best team or player in a sport
517
1.4
A game in which two teams or players compete
396
2.3
An event where people or teams compete to win
42
1.1
A large international sports event held every four years where athletes from many countries compete
11
2.8
A contest where two people try to throw and hold each other
9
1.8
Sports that involve running, jumping and throwing, like track and field
7
2.8
A contest between people done in a kind, playful way to make each other try harder
6
3.4
A competition where athletes run, jump, and throw for teams or schools
5
2.4
An event where swimmers from different teams race each other
2
3.8
A sporting contest that combines two different sports in one competition
1
2.5
A competition where people or teams compete in sports
1
3.4
A competition on the field where athletes jump or throw, like long jump and shot put
1
2.4
A sports event where several teams play volleyball to find a winner
1
4.0
A competition that tests how long people can keep going in hard conditions
1
2.4
A competition where people ski on snow to be first
1
2.2
A competition where people or teams race by swimming
1
3.7
An event where people compete in two or more sports
A day when people or teams compete in different sports
An event where swimmers race for their team or club
A sport or contest that involves physical activity and skill
Antonyms
How Competitive
617
2.5
745
1.8
517
1.4
3
2.7
7
2.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a contest in which athletes compete' is directly and transparently composed from 'athletic' (relating to sports/athletes) + 'competition' (an event where people compete). This adjective+noun composition follows standard, cross-linguistically common patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the phrase meaning.
Etymology
Athletic competition paints a simple picture: people running, jumping and throwing to try to win a prize. That's why it means 'a contest in which athletes compete against each other in sports or physical activities'.