athletics

noun

USath-LET-iks/æθˈlɛtɪks/

2 meanings of athletics

1
nounUSuncountableplural
Physical sports and games that need energy, fitness, and skill.
Like a big basket that holds many different sports and games together.
The high school is known for its strong athletics program.
She balanced her studies and athletics all through college.
Similarsports, sport
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2
nounBritishuncountableplural
Sports like running, jumping, and throwing, often done on a track.
Like a family of running, jumping, and throwing sports grouped under one name.
He took up athletics and trained hard for the 100 meters.
Our school competes in athletics every summer.
Similartrack
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Origin

From the word "athletic" plus "-ics." It was probably made like the word "gymnastics."