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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024gym•nas•tic ( jim nas′tik),USA pronunciation adj. - of or pertaining to physical exercises that develop and demonstrate strength, balance, and agility, esp. such exercises performed mostly on special equipment.
Also, gym•nas′ti•cal. - Greek gymnastikós, equivalent. to gymnáz(ein) (see gymnasium1) + -tikos -tic
- Latin gymnasticus
- Middle French gymnastique
- 1565–75
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: gymnastic /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/ adj - of, relating to, like, or involving gymnastics
gymˈnastically adv gym•nas•tics /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/USA pronunciation n. - [plural* used with a plural verb] physical exercises that develop and demonstrate strength, balance, and ability to move easily and smoothly, esp. such exercises performed mostly on special equipment.
- the practice of such exercises:[uncountable* used with a singular verb]Gymnastics is a demanding sport.
- [plural* used with a plural verb]
- mental or creative feats of skill:the lawyer's verbal gymnastics.
- adroit, contorted physical movements:performed all sorts of gymnastics to get the box onto the roof of the car.
gym•nas•tic, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024gym•nas•tics ( jim nas′tiks),USA pronunciation n. - (used with a pl. v.) gymnastic exercises.
- (used with a sing. v.) the practice art, or competitive sport of gymnastic exercises.
- (used with a pl. v.) mental feats or other exercises of skill:Verbal gymnastics.
- see gymnastic, -ics 1645–55
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