Word: athletics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ath
let
ics
Definition: Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.
Morphemes:
Affix: athlete
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἆθλον
Language: grc
Decoded: athlon
Meaning: prize, contest
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
Meaning: verbal suffix
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.
Affix: -ics
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms nouns referring to activities.