Athletic \Ath`let"ic\, a. [L. athleticus, Gr. ?. See Athlete.]

1. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports.

2. Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts. ``Athletic soundness.'' --South. -- Ath*let"ic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)