Gymnastic: meaning, definitions and examples

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gymnastic

 

[ dส’ษชmหˆnรฆstษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to gymnastics

The term 'gymnastic' refers to activities, movements, or exercises related to gymnastics, a sport that combines elements of acrobatics, dance, and physical strength. It often involves performing on various apparatus such as the balance beam, vault, and uneven bars. Gymnastic skills can enhance flexibility, coordination, and body control. This adjective is commonly used to describe exercises, routines, or competitions that are characteristic of this sport.

Synonyms

acrobatic, athletic

Examples of usage

  • She performed a gymnastic routine during the competition.
  • He is taking gymnastic classes to improve his strength.
  • Gymnastic exercises are essential for athlete training.

Translations

Translations of the word "gymnastic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ginรกstica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคฎเฅเคจเคพเคธเฅเคŸเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gymnastik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ senam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะผะฝะฐัั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gimnastyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝ“ๆ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gymnastique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gimnasia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jimnastik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒด์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ุจุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gymnastika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gymnastika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝ“ๆ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gimnastika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฉrรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะผะฝะฐัั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ›แƒœแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gymnastika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gimnasia

Etymology

The word 'gymnastic' originates from the ancient Greek word 'gymnastyikos', which was derived from 'gymnazein' meaning 'to exercise naked' in reference to the ancient practice of gymnastic training. This term highlighted the physical education and training that took place in gymnasiums, where athletes would engage in various forms of physical activities and competitions, such as wrestling and running. In the 19th century, the term began to denote a specific style of physical exercise focused on strength, flexibility, and coordination. Gymnastics as a formal sport took shape with the introduction of artistic gymnastics in Europe, influenced by practices in Greece, and it has evolved over the years into the competitive sport known today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,654, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.