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- [jim-nast, -nuh st]
- /ˈdʒɪm næst, -nəst/
- /ˈdʒɪm.næst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jim-nast, -nuh st]
- /ˈdʒɪm næst, -nəst/
Definitions of gymnast word
- noun gymnast a person trained and skilled in gymnastics. 1
- noun gymnast A person trained in or skilled in gymnastics. 1
- noun gymnast acrobat 1
- countable noun gymnast A gymnast is someone who is trained in gymnastics. 0
- noun gymnast a person who is skilled or trained in gymnastics 0
- noun gymnast an expert in gymnastics 0
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Origin of gymnast
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Greek gymnastḗs the trainer of the athletes, equivalent to gymnáz(ein) (see gymnasium1) + -tēs agent suffix
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Parts of speech for Gymnast
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gymnast popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
gymnast usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gymnast
noun gymnast
- acrobat — a person noted for his frequent and rapid changes of position or allegiances
- tumbler — a person who performs leaps, somersaults, and other bodily feats.
- jumper — an act or instance of jumping; leap.
- trapeze artist — a person who performs, especially professionally, on a trapeze.
- funambulist — a tightrope walker.
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