gymnastic

American  

[jim-nas-tik] / dʒɪmˈnæs tɪk /

Also gymnastical

adjective

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

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gymnastic British  

/ dʒɪmˈnæstɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, like, or involving gymnastics

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Other Word Forms

• ungymnastic
  adjective
• gymnastically
  adverb

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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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

gymnastic

Her recipe of pets, charity appeals, gymnastic displays, foreign travel reports and occasional history lessons stood the test of time.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2025

But the Forest Service is by far the largest employer of wildland firefighters, and it has long used gymnastic arithmetic to paint an optimistic picture of its staffing.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2025

Sometimes she has been the “George 1” mascot at gymnastic meets or basketball games.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2023

Throughout the washes of guffaws, chuckles and hysterics that accompanied Eddie Izzard’s set on Saturday night at the Hollywood Bowl, the British comedian, actor, logician and mimic performed gymnastic non-sequitur sequences and nuanced physical comedy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2023

On the enormous parade grounds just outside the walled city, gymnastic and athletic performances took place.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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