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- [kal-uh s-then-iks]
- /ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks/
- /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθen.ɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-uh s-then-iks]
- /ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks/
Definitions of calisthenics word
- noun plural calisthenics Calisthenics are simple exercises that you can do to keep fit and healthy. 3
- noun plural calisthenics exercises, such as push-ups and sit-ups, to develop a strong, trim body; simple gymnastics 3
- noun calisthenics the art of developing bodily strength and gracefulness by such exercises 3
- noun calisthenics (used with a plural verb) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special apparatus. 1
- noun calisthenics (used with a singular verb) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises. 1
- noun calisthenics Gymnastic exercises to achieve bodily fitness and grace of movement. 1
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Origin of calisthenics
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; cali- (variant of calli-) + Greek sthén(os) strength + -ics
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Parts of speech for Calisthenics
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calisthenics popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
calisthenics usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for calisthenics
noun calisthenics
- training — Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- task — a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.
- lesson — a section into which a course of study is divided, especially a single, continuous session of formal instruction in a subject: The manual was broken down into 50 lessons.
- workout — a trial or practice session in athletics, as in running, boxing, or football.
- act — When you act, you do something for a particular purpose.
Antonyms for calisthenics
noun calisthenics
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- cessation — The cessation of something is the stopping of it.
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- inertia — inertness, especially with regard to effort, motion, action, and the like; inactivity; sluggishness.
- repose — the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep.
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