athleticism

noun

ath·​let·​i·​cism ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm 

: athletic ability : the combination of qualities (such as speed, strength, and agility) that are characteristic of an athlete

These days they do standing backflips and other moves that require a high degree of athleticism—and endless practice.

—Cathy Booth Thomas

Examples of athleticism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And then the bottom of the lineup is very important as well, and there’s athleticism at the bottom of the lineup. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025

Rather than teach us to admire the unique brand of athleticism golf requires, the show relies, to the end, on zippy camera movements and actor reactions to convey whether Santi’s swings are meant to be impressive or disastrous. —Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025

His athleticism frequently flashed, but so did his lack of familiarity with the position’s intricacies. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025

Now under new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, he’s moved to a full-time defensive end role to utilize his athleticism. —Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 30 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for athleticism

• shamanism