Definition of Calisthenic

1. Adjective. Of or relating to calisthenics.

Derivative terms: Calisthenics, Calisthenics
Partainyms: Calisthenics

Definition of Calisthenic

1. a. Of or pertaining to calisthenics.

Definition of Calisthenic

1. Adjective. Of, or relating to calisthenics. ¹

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Definition of Calisthenic

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calisthenic

caliper
caliper brake
caliper micrometer
calipered
calipering
calipers
caliph
caliphal
caliphate
caliphates
caliphs
calipygian
calisaya
calisayas
calistheneum
calisthenic (current term)
calisthenic exercise
calisthenics
caliver
calivers
calix
calixarene
calixarenes
calk
calked
calker
calkers
calkin
calking
calkings

Literary usage of Calisthenic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Woman's Book: Dealing Practically with the Modern Conditions of Home (1894)
"The Gymnasium—calisthenic Exercise. " The Endeavor Club, of Morton Street, New York, has tried an experiment now for three years, which is peculiar to this ..."

2. American Annals of Education and Instruction, and Journal of Literary by William Channing Woodbridge, William Russell, William Andrus Alcott (1837)
"... of the physical powers, and at the same time to give ease and grace to all the motions and movements of the body, than the calisthenic exercises. ..."

3. Principles and Practices of Teaching by James Johonnot (1896)
"The direct means at command to accomplish this purpose are calisthenic exercises, and the training for work. calisthenics.—Within the past few years ..."

4. Modern India: With Illustrations of the Resources and Capabilities of Hindústan by Henry Harpur Spry (1837)
"... of the people—Graceful women — Causes assigned — calisthenic exercise — Mahratta women—Flattering compliment—Race of Gonds—Acts of Cannibalism. ..."

5. A System of Physiologic Therapeutics: A Practical Exposition of the Methods by Solomon Solis-Cohen (1904)
"Therapeutic Gymnastics; Hygienic Gymnastics; calisthenic Exercises. Introductory Exercises for Convalescents or Very Weak Patients; Passive Movements. ..."

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