athletics

Meanings

• Noun

  Activities involving physical sports and games.

  - "She excelled in various athletic events during the Olympics."
  - "The school organized an inter-house athletic meet every year."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with athletics
methylates , ates , hates , fates

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Variants

List of all variants of athletics that leads to same result
athletics

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'athletikos', meaning 'contestant' or 'athlete'.

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Trivia

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1. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

2. The marathon race at the Olympic Games is based on the legend of a Greek soldier who ran from the battlefield to Athens to bring news of a victory.

3. The longest Olympic Games took place in 1912 in Stockholm, Sweden, which lasted for 15 days.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sports: Athletics is a type of sport that involves physical activity and competition.

2. Fitness: Participating in athletics can help improve overall fitness and health.

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Culture

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Athletics has a rich cultural history, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome. It is a major part of the modern Olympic Games and is enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities.

How to Memorize "athletics"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine people participating in various sports and games.
   - Visualize the Olympic Games and the different athletic events.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'athletics' with 'sports' and 'games'.
   - Think of the Olympic Games when you hear the word 'athletics'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Athletes Training Intensely Compete Every Year' to remember the meaning of 'athletics'.
   - Think of the acronym 'Sports Games' to remember the meaning.

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