gymnastic
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //dʒɪmˈnæstɪk//
KK: /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/
adjective
Definition
Related to a sport that involves exercises and performances requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Example
She has been training hard to improve her gymnastic skills for the upcoming competition.
Conversation
Have you seen those gymnastic routines on TV lately?
Yeah, they're amazing! The athletes are so skilled.
I wish I could do something as impressive as gymnastic flips.
You could definitely try! It looks like a lot of fun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
athletic
acrobatic
flexible
Antonyms
clumsy
awkward
ungraceful
noun
Definition
A type of sport that involves exercises and performances requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, often done on special equipment.
Example
She has been training in gymnastic routines for years to compete in the Olympics.
Conversation
I've been watching some gymnastic competitions lately, and they're amazing!
They really are! The athletes are so skilled and strong.
I know, right? I wish I could do those gymnastic routines.
Root Explanation
Gymnastic is derived from the Greek word "gymnasticos" (meaning athletic or pertaining to exercise) which comes from "gymnazein" (meaning to exercise or train) and is related to "gymnos" (meaning naked). The term originally referred to physical training that was often performed without clothing in ancient Greece, emphasizing the physicality and athleticism involved in the practice.
Memory Tip
Think of the Greek word for exercise ('gymnazein') and remember that 'gymnastic' relates to physical training and athletic activities.
Visually Confused Words
ungymnastic
monastic
nastic
mastic