gymnastic

CEFRB2

/d͡ʒɪmˈnæstɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to physical exercises that require strength and flexibility.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A gymnast.

Examples

  • Chess is the gymnastic school of the intellect.

  • gymnastic dialogues

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or pertaining to gymnastics.

  2. Of or pertaining to the gymnasia (ancient Greek schools).

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Origin

adjective

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