gym·nas·tic

[jim-nas-tik]
adjective
of or pertaining to physical exercises that develop and demonstrate strength, balance, and agility, especially such exercises performed mostly on special equipment.
Also, gym·nas·ti·cal.


Origin:
1565–75; < Middle French gymnastique < Latin gymnasticus < Greek gymnastikós, equivalent to gymnáz(ein) (see gymnasium1) + -tikos -tic

gym·nas·ti·cal·ly, adverb
un·gym·nas·tic, adjective
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gymnastic (dʒɪmˈnæstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of, relating to, like, or involving gymnastics
 
gym'nastically
 
adv

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Gymnastic is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Few details are omitted, and sometimes it gets downright gymnastic.
Facilities include volleyball courts, playground and gymnastic equipment, as
  well as bike path and walkway.
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Hamms make event finals at gymnastic championships.
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