Word
gymnastic
Phoneticsgym·nas·tic, stress on the second syllable
US/dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/
UK/dʒɪmnˈɑːstɪk/
Definition
adj. connected with gymnastics — exercises that need strength, balance, and control. You use it to describe movements or skills that are agile and controlled.
adj. relating to gymnastics or to physical training that develops strength, agility, and coordination. Often extended to describe movements that are agile, flexible, or acrobatic.
Examples
“She shows strong gymnastic control in every practice.”
“The trainer praises his gymnastic balance as he holds a steady handstand for thirty seconds.”
“The dancer combines ballet grace with gymnastic power, shifting from slow turns to quick flips without losing rhythm.”
Examples
simple
“She shows strong gymnastic control in every practice.”
contextual
“The trainer praises his gymnastic balance as he holds a steady handstand for thirty seconds.”
complex
“The dancer combines ballet grace with gymnastic power, shifting from slow turns to quick flips without losing rhythm.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “gymnastic” in context.
Verb
01. be gymnastic
“The choreography is very gymnastic, with jumps and balances.”
verb + adj
02. look gymnastic
“The final lift looked gymnastic rather than like ballet.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. highly gymnastic
“The circus act was highly gymnastic and needed perfect balance.”
adv + adj
Noun
04. gymnastic ability
“The climber showed great gymnastic ability on the rock face.”
adj + noun
05. gymnastic feat
“The vault was an impressive gymnastic feat of strength.”
adj + noun
06. gymnastic movement
“The dancer practised the slow gymnastic movement repeatedly.”
adj + noun
07. gymnastic routine
“She performed a flawless gymnastic routine on the beam.”
adj + noun
08. gymnastic skill
“Parkour demands a high level of gymnastic skill and control.”
adj + noun
09. combine strength with gymnastic agility
“Climbing combines strength with gymnastic agility and focus.”
10. display remarkable gymnastic ability
“The athlete displays remarkable gymnastic ability on the bars.”
11. execute a gymnastic routine
“She executed a gymnastic routine with strength and precision.”
12. perform a gymnastic feat
“He performed a gymnastic feat that left the crowd amazed.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin gymnasticus. By surface analysis, gymnast + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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