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

Who could ever forget her amazingly gymnastic tumble through zero gravity on her space walk in that episode about the space station?

From Literature

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

From Literature

“I am determined to be a silent spectator of the silly and wicked game,” Adams explained to Abigail, “and to enjoy it as a comedy, a farce, or as a gymnastic exhibition at Sadler’s Wells.”

From Literature

In the Ealing stadium a Delta gymnastic display and community sing was in progress.

From Literature

He used to take gymnastic classes until they got to be too expensive, and I think he secretly wanted to be a personal trainer.

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