Definition of "athleticism" []

• The state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events. (noun)
• A show of athletic prowess. (noun)

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• "Now, do you think "athleticism" is a useful explanation for our observation of fast running?"
• "But in your new test, as you attempt to make it match my very poor and disappointing Poindexter case, 'athleticism' is not intended to explain an observation of fast running."
• "And you still haven't begun to tell me why offering "athleticism" is any more subjective or meaningless an explanation for some phenomenon than offering "intelligence"."