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- [jim-nas-tik]
- /dʒɪmˈnæs tɪk/
- /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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".
gymnastic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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