athleticism
gb/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/ us/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
B2
İngilizce
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim
B2
property
1
physical ability for sports
being physically strong, fast, and coordinated, especially for sports
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] has/shows/demonstrates athleticism
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse athleticism (a quality) with athletics (sports as an activity or sport events).
Eş anlamlılar
athletic ability (more direct and specific; less abstract.)
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physical prowess (emphasizes impressive strength or skill.)
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fitness (focuses more on health and stamina than sport skill.)
Zıt anlamlılar
clumsiness (lack of coordination and smooth movement.)
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unfitness (poor physical condition or low stamina.)
Eşdizimler
natural athleticism
|raw athleticism
|pure athleticism
|sheer athleticism
|elite athleticism
|overall athleticism
|demonstrate athleticism
|display athleticism
|improve athleticism
|athleticism and strength
Konular
sports
|health
|fitness
Örnekler
- Her athleticism made her a standout defender despite her height.
- The scout liked his athleticism but wanted to see better decision-making.
- Years of training improved his athleticism and endurance.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- He has great athleticism.
- Swimming can improve your athleticism.
İsim
C1
property
2
athletic style of movement
moving in a strong, fast, athletic way
Kullanım kalıbı:
the athleticism of [someone/something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may overuse it where 'energy' or 'fitness' is more natural (e.g., for non-physical contexts).
Eş anlamlılar
physicality (broader; can mean bodily presence without sport-like skill.)
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agility (narrower; focuses on quick, light movement.)
Zıt anlamlılar
stiffness (lack of ease and flexibility in movement.)
Eşdizimler
the athleticism of the performance
|a display of athleticism
|acrobatic athleticism
|remarkable athleticism
|athleticism on stage
|athleticism in dance
|combine grace and athleticism
|demand athleticism
|showcase athleticism
|unexpected athleticism
Konular
arts
|sports
Örnekler
- The choreography demands athleticism as well as precision.
- The film’s fight scenes rely on the actor’s athleticism and timing.
- What surprised the audience was the athleticism of the lead dancer.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- This dance needs athleticism.
- His athleticism is clear on stage.
İsim
C1
property
3
impressive skill in an activity
very skillful and fast in thinking or using language (figurative)
Kullanım kalıbı:
[adjective] athleticism (e.g., mental/verbal) in [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
This is metaphorical; avoid it in formal writing unless the comparison is clearly intended.
Eş anlamlılar
nimbleness (more general; can be mental or physical.)
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dexterity (often about skillful handling; can be literal or figurative.)
Zıt anlamlılar
slowness (lack of speed or quick response in the relevant skill.)
Eşdizimler
mental athleticism
|verbal athleticism
|intellectual athleticism
|comic athleticism
|rhetorical athleticism
|a show of verbal athleticism
|athleticism with words
|athleticism in debate
|athleticism in improvisation
|analytic athleticism
Konular
communication
|work
|education
Örnekler
- The lawyer’s verbal athleticism impressed the jury.
- The novel is full of intellectual athleticism but can feel exhausting.
- In interviews, she shows mental athleticism and quick humor.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- He showed verbal athleticism in the debate.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
athleticism
IPA
GB/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
US/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
Heceler ve vurgu
ath - leti - cism (3 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (leti)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: athleticism
- Plural: athleticisms
Kelime ailesi
İfadeler
a display of athleticism
1/ə dɪsplˈeɪ əv æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
showing impressive physical skill
a moment when someone shows strong sport skills
Örnekler
- The dunk was a display of athleticism that brought the crowd to its feet.
- Her recovery run was an incredible display of athleticism.
- The routine ended with a display of athleticism and balance.
all-around athleticism
1/ˈɔl ɚˈaʊnd æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
balanced overall physical abilities
being good at many physical skills, not just one
Örnekler
- What sets her apart is her all-around athleticism.
- The position requires all-around athleticism, not just speed.
- His all-around athleticism makes him valuable in different roles.
pure athleticism
1/pjˈʊɹ æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
relying mainly on physical ability
winning mainly because you are strong and fast
Örnekler
- They couldn’t match her technique, so they tried to win through pure athleticism.
- At that level, pure athleticism isn’t enough; you need discipline and tactics.
- The highlight reel is mostly pure athleticism and speed.
raw athleticism
1/ɹˈɑ æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
natural ability, not polished
natural sport ability, but not trained well yet
Örnekler
- He’s still learning the game, but his raw athleticism is obvious.
- The coach can teach technique; raw athleticism is harder to find.
- Draft reports praised her raw athleticism and speed.
sheer athleticism
1/ʃˈɪɹ æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
extremely impressive physical ability
very impressive physical ability
Örnekler
- Through sheer athleticism, he managed to reach the ball.
- The play was saved by sheer athleticism and a bit of luck.
- Fans gasped at the sheer athleticism of the catch.