calisthenics

or cal·lis·then·ics

[ kal-uhs-then-iks ]
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noun
  1. (used with a plural verb) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special apparatus.

  2. (used with a singular verb) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises.

Origin of calisthenics

1
1840–50; cali- (variant of calli-) + Greek sthén(os) strength + -ics

Other words from calisthenics

  • cal·is·then·ic, cal·is·then·i·cal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for calisthenics

calisthenics

/ (ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks) /


noun
  1. a variant spelling (esp US) of callisthenics

Derived forms of calisthenics

  • calisthenic, adjective

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