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1gymnastic
adjective gym·nas·tic \jim-ˈnas-tik\
Definition of GYMNASTIC
: of or relating to gymnastics : athletic
— gym·nas·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of GYMNASTIC
1574
Rhymes with GYMNASTIC
2gymnastic
noun
Definition of GYMNASTIC
1
plural but sing in constr a : physical exercises designed to develop strength and coordination b : a competitive sport in which individuals perform optional and prescribed acrobatic feats mostly on special apparatus in order to demonstrate strength, balance, and body control
2
: an exercise in intellectual or artistic dexterity <my earlier philosophic study had been an intellectual gymnastic — John Dewey> <mental gymnastics>
3
: a physical feat or contortion <the gymnastics necessary for the killer to have swung from the fire escape — E. D. Radin>
First Known Use of GYMNASTIC
1652
GYMNASTICS Defined for Kids
gymnastic
adjective gym·nas·tic \jim-ˈna-stik\
Definition of GYMNASTIC for Kids
: of or relating to gymnastics
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