gymnastic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite vigorously active
    athletic; acrobatic.
    • an acrobatic dance
    • an athletic child
    • athletic playing
    • gymnastic exercises
  2. adjective of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility
    • gymnastic horse

WordNet


Gym*nas"tic, Gym*nas"tic*al adjective (Also<
  • Gymnastic
  • Gymnastical
)
Etymology
L. gymnasticus, Gr. : cf. F. gymnastique. See Gymnasium.
Definitions
  1. 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.
Gym*nas"tic noun
Definitions
  1. A gymnast. Obs.

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