Gymnastic

Definition of Gymnastic

Gym`nas´tic Pronunciation: jĭm`năs´tĭk

a.	1.	Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; - originally said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; in modern times more specifically applied to athletic exercises demonstrating balance and agility, such as tumbling, somersaulting, and bodily maneuvers performed on special equipment such as parallel bars or a balance beam; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc.
	2.	pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect.
n.	1.	A gymnast.

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