acrobatics

noun

ac·​ro·​bat·​ics ˌa-krə-ˈba-tiks 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

1

: the art, performance, or activity of an acrobat

2

: a spectacular, showy, or startling performance or demonstration involving great agility or complexity

Synonyms

• fireworks
• spectacle
• pyrotechnics

Examples of acrobatics in a Sentence

an operatic role that gives the coloratura the opportunity to indulge in a goodly amount of vocal acrobatics

Word History

Etymology

acrobat + -ics

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for acrobatics

• aromatics
• automatics
• hydrostatics
• informatics
• kinematics
• mathematics
• numismatics
• problematics
• systematics
• telematics
• attics
• mattocks

Kids Definition

acrobatics

singular or plural noun

ac·​ro·​bat·​ics ˌak-rə-ˈbat-iks 

1

: the art or performance of an acrobat

2

: stunts of or resembling those of an acrobat

airplane acrobatics