athleticism

English

Etymology

From athletic +‎ -ism.

Noun

athleticism (countable and uncountable, plural athleticisms)

1. The state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events.
   • 2008 June 9, Alastair Macaulay, “In Student Steps and Leaps, a Survey of National Styles”, in The New York Times‎^[1]:

     It catches an American athleticism and energetic team spirit that still seem to smash European notions of ballet classicism, as does its dancers’ selfless manner and their practicelike costumes.

2. A show of athletic prowess.

Translations

athletic prowess/state of being an athlete

• Ukrainian: атлети́зм m (atletýzm)