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cal⋅is⋅then⋅ics
[kal-uh
s-then-iks] 
–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. |
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| cal·is·then·ics (kāl'ĭs-thěn'ĭks) n.
[From Greek kalli-, beautiful (from kallos, beauty) + sthenos, strength; see segh- in Indo-European roots.] cal'is·then'ic adj. |
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Calisthenics
Cal`is*then"ics\, n. The science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the body and limbs, to promote strength and gracefulness; light gymnastics.
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calisthenics
1839, formed on model of Fr. callisthenie, from Gk. kallos "beauty" + sthenos "strength." Originally, gymnastic exercises suitable for girls and meant to develop the figure; training calculated to develop the figure and promote graceful movement. The proper Gk., if there was such a word in Gk., would have been kallistheneia.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: cal·is·then·ics
Variant: or British cal·lis·then·ics /-iks/
Function: noun plural but singular orplural in construction
1 : systematic rhythmic bodily exercises performed usually without apparatus
2 usually singular in construction : the artor practice of calisthenics
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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calisthenics cal·is·then·ics (kāl'ĭs-thěn'ĭks)
pl.n.
Gymnastic exercises, such as sit-ups, designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical fitness.
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