didrikson

Thân thiện

Babe Didrikson excelled in multiple sports.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A surname: "Didrikson" is a family name, most famously associated with the American athlete Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias.
   • Reference to a specific individual: When used alone, "Didrikson" typically refers to the outstanding United States athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1914-1956), renowned for her achievements in multiple sports, particularly track and field and golf.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Babe Didrikson is considered one of the greatest female athletes of the 20th century.
  • The museum exhibit featured memorabilia from Didrikson's legendary career.

Advanced Usage

• "Didriksonesque" (adj): Having qualities reminiscent of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, such as exceptional all-around athletic prowess, versatility, and competitive spirit.
  • Her Didriksonesque performance across multiple sports earned her widespread admiration.

Variants and Related Words

• Zaharias: The married surname of Babe Didrikson (Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias).
• Babe Didrikson: The common, familiar name used to refer to the athlete.
• Babe Zaharias: Another common reference combining her nickname and married surname.

Synonyms

• Athlete: A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
• Champion: A person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition.

Notes on Usage

• "Didrikson" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the specific historical figure. It is not used as a common noun.
• In most contexts, using the full name "Babe Didrikson Zaharias" or the familiar "Babe Didrikson" provides clearer identification than "Didrikson" alone.

Học thuật

Noun

1. outstanding United States athlete (1914-1956)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Zaharias
• Babe Zaharias
• Didrikson
• Babe Didrikson
• Mildred Ella Didrikson
• Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias