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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024cal•is•then•ics or cal•lis•then•ics /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪks/USA pronunciation n. - exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor:[plural* used with a plural verb]The calisthenics were not too hard for her.
- the art, practice, or a session of such exercises:[uncountable* used with a singular verb]Calisthenics is a good way to keep fit.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cal•is•then•ics (kal′əs then′iks),USA pronunciation n. - (used with a pl. v.) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special apparatus.
- (used with a sing. v.) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises.
Also, callisthenics. - cali- (variant of calli-) + Greek sthén(os) strength + -ics 1840–50
cal′is•then′ic, cal′is•then′i•cal, adj. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: calisthenics /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/ n - a variant spelling (esp US) of callisthenics
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cal•lis•then•ics (kal′əs then′iks),USA pronunciation n. - (used with a sing. or pl. v.) calisthenics.
cal′lis•then′ic, adj. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: callisthenics, calisthenics /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/ n - (functioning as plural) light exercises designed to promote general fitness, develop muscle tone, etc
- (functioning as singular) the practice of callisthenic exercises
Etymology: 19th Century: from calli- + Greek sthenos strengthˌcallisˈthenic, ˌcalisˈthenic adj |