gymnastic

[jim-nas-tik]

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 is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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gymnastic (dʒɪmˈnæstɪk)
 
adj
of, relating to, like, or involving gymnastics
 
gym'nastically
 
adv

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