What is another word for athletics?

Pronunciation: [aθlˈɛtɪks] (IPA)

Athletics is a term that generally refers to a broad spectrum of sports and activities that involve physical exertion and skill. There are several synonyms for athletics, each of which can be used in different contexts, depending on the sport or activity. Some of the synonyms for athletics include sports, games, physical contests, races, competitions, activities, and exercises. Each of these words conveys the same general concept as athletics but with slight variations. For example, the term sports usually refers to games played at a professional or amateur level, while physical contests refer to any form of competition that involves physical challenges, such as strength, speed, or agility.

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Usage examples for Athletics

Those who enjoy nature, athletics, and games are in the throes of ecstasy.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell
It is a strenuous exercise, and good mental athletics.
"Talks to Freshman Girls"
Helen Dawes Brown
The contest was in oration, elocution, debate, parliamentary usage and athletics.
"The Dark Forest"
Hugh Walpole

Famous quotes with Athletics

  • In athletics there's always been a willingness to cheat if it looks like you're not cheating. I think that's just a quirk of human nature.
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • For too long the world has failed to recognise that the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement are about fine athletics and fine art.
    Avery Brundage
  • Coming from a farming background, I saw nothing out of the ordinary in running barefoot, although it seemed to startle the rest of the athletics world. I have always enjoyed going barefoot and when I was growing up I seldom wore shoes, even when I went into town.
    Zola Budd
  • Because I just like sports, I like athletics and I like competition.
    Trishelle Cannatella
  • I could produce spurts of speed and after taking up athletics I found myself running quite quickly over 400m.
    Michael East

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