athletic-shoe-like
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B2
/æθˈlɛtɪk-ʃuː-laɪk/
resembling athletic shoes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'athletic-shoe-like' is a compound word formed from 'athletic,' 'shoe,' and the suffix '-like,' indicating resemblance.
Historical Evolution
The term combines 'athletic,' from the Greek 'athlētikos,' meaning 'pertaining to contests,' with 'shoe,' from Old English 'scoh,' and the suffix '-like,' from Old English 'lic,' meaning 'having the form of.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling athletic shoes,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of athletic shoes in appearance or style.
The new sneakers have an athletic-shoe-like design.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 10:55