single-sport
|sin-gle-sport|
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl spɔrt/
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl spɔːt/
one sport focus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-sport' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'sport,' referring to a physical activity or game.
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-sport' evolved from the need to describe athletes or events focusing on one specific sport.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to one sport,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving only one sport.
He is a single-sport athlete, focusing solely on tennis.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42