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

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gymnastic

The gold-medal-winning performance of Biles and the U.S. women’s gymnastic team was watched by 12.7 million people across NBC’s platforms on July 30, even though it ran smack in the middle of the workday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2024

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

From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2023

In Olympic competitions, the "degree of difficulty" of a dive, gymnastic performance or ice-skating jump is factored into the score.

From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2023

Niamh was playing on gymnastic bars when her lips turned blue and she began staring into the distance before slipping off the apparatus.

From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2023

From the equipment closet, Mr. Jones drags gymnastic mats.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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