Of or relating to the palaestra; involving wrestling or other athletic exercise; athletic, gymnastic.

= palaestral, adj. 1.

= palaestric, adj.

= athletic, adj.

Designating a contest or activity which requires the use of physical capabilities that are characteristic of athletes, such as strength, agility…

= agonistic, adj. 2.

Rhetoric. Polemic, combative, aimed at winning an argument. Also: based on presenting opposing arguments.

Of or relating to the palaestra, or to wrestling or other athletic exercise; (formerly also) †of or relating to deportment (obsolete).

= athletic, adj.

= palaestral, adj. 1. Obsolete.

of or relating to all athletic sports.