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athleticisms

athleticisms is the plural of athleticism.

Meaning of athleticism

Noun

athleticism (countable and uncountable, plural athleticisms)

  1. The state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events.
    • It catches an American athleticism and energetic team spirit that still seem to smash European notions of ballet classicism, as does its dancers’ selfless manner and their practicelike costumes.2008 June 9, Alastair Macaulay, “In Student Steps and Leaps, a Survey of National Styles”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 28 Jan 2025
  2. A show of athletic prowess.
    • Both Alcaraz and Sinner pushed themselves - and each other - to the limit in a classic contest that showcased all of their shot-making, athleticism and resilience.2025 June 8, Jonathan Jurejko, “Alcaraz stuns Sinner in extraordinary French Open final”, in BBC

Questions about athleticisms

What is athleticisms the plural of?
Athleticisms is the plural of athleticism.

Words near athleticisms in the dictionary

  1. athletic tape
  2. athletic tapes
  3. athletical
  4. athletically
  5. athleticism
  6. athleticisms
  7. athleticize
  8. athleticized
  9. athleticizes
  10. athleticizing
  11. athletick

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