Acrobatic Meaning
/ˌækɹəˈbætɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to an acrobat.
adjvigorously active
Sentence Examples
It's dangerous to perform this acrobatic act without a safety net.
Acrobatic acts, magicians, dancers, haute cuisine and world-renowned singers help draw people inside the hotel.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The gymnast performed an ____ routine that included flips and twists.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The circus featured an amazing ____ performance high in the air.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱrós Ancient Greek ἄκρος (ákros) Proto-Indo-European *gʷem- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *gʷm̥yéti Proto-Hellenic *gʷəňňō Proto-Indo-European *gʷeh₂-der. Proto-Hellenic *égʷēn Ancient Greek βαίνω (baínō) Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs) Ancient Greek ἀκροβάτης (akrobátēs)bor. French acrobateder. English acrobat Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English acrobatic From acrobat + -ic.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The gymnast performed an ____ routine that included flips and twists.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The circus featured an amazing ____ performance high in the air.