Synonyms

gymnastic

American

[jim-nas-tik] / dʒɪmˈnæs tɪk /

Also gymnastical

adjective

of or relating to physical exercises that develop and demonstrate strength, balance, and agility, especially such exercises performed mostly on special equipment.

gymnastic British

/ dʒɪmˈnæstɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, like, or involving gymnastics

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Etymology

Origin of gymnastic

1565–75; < Middle French gymnastique < Latin gymnasticus < Greek gymnastikós, equivalent to gymnáz ( ein ) ( see gymnasium ¹) + -tikos -tic

Example Sentences

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Do these signs prove that she’s not like the other mommies at the various enrichment classes, Book Babies, Tyke Hyke, Gymnastic Jam and more?

From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2021

It is also upsetting that nobody is US Gymnastic, the USOC, or Michigan State is taking personal responsibility for mishandling the situation.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2018

Back to Trafalgar Square, where there are trumpet fanfares and delegates with flags, plus a few members of Bromley Valley Gymnastic centre.

From The Guardian • Jul. 27, 2011

Gymnastic troupe Spelbound won this year's Britain's Got Talent, earning the chance to appear at the Royal Variety Performance in December.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2010

A few days later, the president of the Italian Gymnastic Federation released a new statement apologizing for everything, and people finally moved on.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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