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gymnastic

gym·nas·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jim-nas-tik]
    • /dʒɪmˈnæs tɪk/
    • /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jim-nas-tik]
    • /dʒɪmˈnæs tɪk/

Definitions of gymnastic word

  • adjective gymnastic of or relating to physical exercises that develop and demonstrate strength, balance, and agility, especially such exercises performed mostly on special equipment. 1
  • noun gymnastic Of or relating to gymnastics. 1
  • adjective gymnastic acrobatic 1
  • noun plural gymnastic sport: physical exercises 1
  • adjective gymnastic of, relating to, like, or involving gymnastics 0
  • adjective gymnastic of or having to do with gymnastics 0

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Origin of gymnastic

First appearance:

before 1565
One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Middle French gymnastique < Latin gymnasticus < Greek gymnastikós, equivalent to gymnáz(ein) (see gymnasium1) + -tikos -tic

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Parts of speech for Gymnastic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gymnastic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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".

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Synonyms for gymnastic

noun gymnastic

  • athletics — Athletics refers to track and field sports such as running, the high jump, and the javelin.
  • pe — the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
  • calisthenics — Calisthenics are simple exercises that you can do to keep fit and healthy.
  • phys ed — physical education.
  • callisthenics — light exercises designed to promote general fitness, develop muscle tone, etc

adjective gymnastic

  • athletic — Athletic means relating to athletes and athletics.
  • acrobatic — An acrobatic movement or display involves difficult physical acts such as jumping and balancing, especially in a circus.
  • sporty — flashy; showy.
  • sporting — of, relating to, or used in sports or a particular sport: sport fishing.
  • energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.

Antonyms for gymnastic

adjective gymnastic

  • stiff — rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.

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