gymnastic

[ jim-nas-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to physical exercises that develop and demonstrate strength, balance, and agility, especially such exercises performed mostly on special equipment.

gymnastic

/ dʒɪmˈnæstɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, like, or involving gymnastics

Derived Forms

• gymˈnastically, adverb

Other Words From

• gym·nasti·cal·ly adverb
• ungym·nastic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gymnastic¹

1565–75; < Middle French gymnastique < Latin gymnasticus < Greek gymnastikós, equivalent to gymnáz ( ein ) ( gymnasium ¹ ) + -tikos -tic

Example Sentences

In the UK and abroad, there have been major controversies in football, swimming and gymnastics clubs, where allegations of physical, sexual and emotional abuse have been made against coaches by young athletes.

From BBC

"We only did three runs a week. I really didn't want him to get injured or get fed up with it... he still had his other training, for football and gymnastics."

From BBC

Also “associated” with bone fractures is playing the game of football, as well as hockey, basketball, gymnastics, skiing, mountain climbing and many other sports.

From Salon

This takes some mental gymnastics, but I am convincing myself.

From Los Angeles Times

The U.S. gymnastics great held a funeral for the move this week.

From Los Angeles Times