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

• gymnastically adverb
• ungymnastic adjective

Etymology

Origin of gymnastic

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

Example Sentences

There are many examples of mums returning to the top of their sports but this is not the case in gymnastics, where pelvic floor and core strength - both weakened during pregnancy - are so vital.

From BBC

Examples are running, swimming, football, hockey, gymnastics or walking up stairs.

From BBC

To make money, I taught gymnastics to kids in nearby Burbank.

From The Wall Street Journal

And her daughter Coco had a social life and other hobbies, like track and gymnastics, to balance out her time online.

From Los Angeles Times

Jumpers was a play about academic philosophy and gymnastics.

From BBC