Meaning of GYMNASTIC
| Pronunciation: | | jim'nastik
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- [adj] vigorously active; "an acrobatic dance"; "an athletic child"; "athletic playing"; "gymnastic exercises"
- [adj] of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility; "gymnastic horse"
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| | Synonyms: | | acrobatic, active, athletic |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Gym*nas"tic\, Gymnastical \Gym*nas"tic*al\, a. [L.
gymnasticus, Gr. ?: cf. F. gymnastique. See {Gymnasium}.]
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\, n.
A gymnast. [Obs.]
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