sporting
UK: ˈspɔːtɪŋ | US: ˈspɔːrtɪŋ
adj. relating to or interested in sports
adj. fair and generous in behavior (e.g., "sporting chance")
adj. involving risk or gambling (archaic)
The word "sport" originates from the Old French "desport," meaning "leisure" or "pastime," which itself derives from the Latin "dis-" (away) + "portare" (to carry)—literally "to carry away" from work. Over time, "sport" narrowed to refer to competitive physical activities. The suffix "-ing" transforms the noun into an adjective, describing something related to or characteristic of sports. The extended meaning of "fair play" emerged from the ideals of sportsmanship.
She has a sporting attitude, always playing fair.
The town is known for its sporting events, especially the annual marathon.
He gave his opponent a sporting chance by handicapping himself.
The old man recalled the sporting bets of his youth.
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