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gymnastic

gym·nas·tic

UK/d͡ʒɪmˈnæstɪk/ US/dʒɪˈmnæstɪk/ fairly common

adjective

1.

vigorously active

  • “an acrobatic dance”
  • “an athletic child”
  • “athletic playing”
  • “gymnastic exercises”
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2.

of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility

  • “gymnastic horse”

Origin

Borrowed from Latin gymnasticus. By surface analysis, gymnast + -ic.

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