Definition of Gymnastics

1. Noun. A sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility.

Exact synonyms: Gymnastic Exercise
Specialized synonyms: Acrobatics, Tumbling
Examples of category: Gymnastic Exercise, Exerciser, Gymnastic Apparatus, Chin, Chin Up
Generic synonyms: Athletics, Sport
Derivative terms: Gymnastic, Gymnastic

Definition of Gymnastics

1. n. Athletic or disciplinary exercises; the art of performing gymnastic exercises; also, disciplinary exercises for the intellect or character.

Definition of Gymnastics

1. Noun. A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness. ¹

2. Noun. Complex intellectual or artistic exercises or feats of physical agility. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gymnastics

1. gymnastic [n] - See also: gymnastic

Medical Definition of Gymnastics

1. Systematic physical exercise. This includes calisthenics, a system of light gymnastics for promoting strength and grace of carriage. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gymnastics

gymnarthrids
gymnasia
gymnasial
gymnasiarch
gymnasiarchs
gymnasic
gymnasium
gymnasiums
gymnast
gymnastic
gymnastic apparatus
gymnastic exercise
gymnastical
gymnastically
gymnastick
gymnastics (current term)
gymnasts
gymnic
gymnics
gymnite
gymnites
gymno-
gymnoblastea
gymnoblastic
gymnocarpous
gymnochroa
gymnocladus
gymnocopa
gymnocyte
gymnocytes

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