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gym⋅nas⋅tic

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


Origin:
1565–75; < MF gymnastique < L gymnasticus < Gk gymnastikós, equiv. to gymnáz(ein) (see gymnasium 1 ) + -tikos -tic


gym⋅nas⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
gym·nas·tic   (jĭm-nās'tĭk)   
adj.  Of or relating to gymnastics.
gym·nas'ti·cal·ly adv.

Gymnastic

Gym*nas"tic\, Gymnastical \Gym*nas"tic*al\, a. [L. gymnasticus, Gr. ?: cf. F. gymnastique. See Gymnasium.] Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc.

Gymnastic

Gym*nas"tic\, n. A gymnast. [Obs.]
Language Translation for : gymnastic
Spanish: gimnástico,
German: turnerisch,
Japanese: 体育の
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