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cal⋅is⋅then⋅ics

  [kal-uhs-then-iks]
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–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.
Also, callisthenics.

Origin:
1840–50; cali- (var. of calli- ) + Gk sthén(os) strength + -ics

Related forms:
cal⋅is⋅then⋅ic, cal⋅is⋅then⋅i⋅cal, adjective
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cal·is·then·ics   (kāl'ĭs-thěn'ĭks)   
n.  

  1. (used with a pl. verb) Gymnastic exercises designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical well-being: Sit-ups, trunk twists, and other calisthenics are demonstrated on the videotape.

  2. (used with a sing. verb) The practice or art of such exercises: Calisthenics is recommended to relax the muscles before a run.


[From Greek kalli-, beautiful (from kallos, beauty) + sthenos, strength; see segh- in Indo-European roots.]
cal'is·then'ic adj.
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Word Origin & History

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.
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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
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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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