ath·let·ics
 athletics
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- pronunciation:
- aeth
le
tihks
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
athletics |
| definition: |
(usually used with a plural verb) sports and physical activities.
- similar words:
- exercise
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The word athletics
contains the following part:
-ics
Greek
noun-forming suffix
that means
science, study, or practice of; properties of; practices pertaining to
Example words:
acoustics,
aerobics,
aeronautics,
athletics,
civics,
economics,
electronics,
ethics,
genetics,
graphics,
gymnastics,
mathematics,
orthodontics,
physics,
politics,
statistics,
tactics,
tectonics
- synonyms:
- -logy, -ology