gymnastic

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adjective

gym·​nas·​tic jim-ˈna-stik How to pronounce gymnastic (audio)
: of or relating to gymnastics : athletic
gymnastically adverb

gymnastic

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noun

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gymnastics jim-ˈna-stiks How to pronounce gymnastic (audio) plural in form but singular in construction
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
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: an exercise in intellectual or artistic dexterity
my earlier philosophic study had been an intellectual gymnasticJohn Dewey
mental gymnastics
3
: a physical feat or contortion
the gymnastics necessary for the killer to have swung from the fire escapeE. D. Radin

Examples of gymnastic in a Sentence

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Adjective
From donations and other fundraising efforts like hosting gymnastic meets, Burns said the association is able to raise about a tenth of what the University of Minnesota offered a year. Denise Guerra, Vox, 3 Aug. 2024 Dancing With the Stars season 33 duos strike a pose in exclusive couple photos The athlete, who won an additional bronze medal as part of this year’s record-shattering U.S. men’s gymnastic team, rose to fame at the Games for his complex routines and calm demeanor before hitting the floor. EW.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
Most athletes rely on sponsors for basic living expenses and accommodations, but only athletes competing in more prominent sports, such as basketball, gymnastics and swimming, attract sponsorship dollars. Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 To mark the teenager’s 15th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 19, Gellar, 47, shared a rare video of her daughter showing off her impressive gymnastics skills. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gymnastic 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1574, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of gymnastic was in 1574

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“Gymnastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gymnastic. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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