adjective
gymnastic
jim-NAS-tik/dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/
Of exercises requiring coordinated bodily agility.
The controlled gymnastic balance requires flexibility and coordination on the narrow beam.
Etymology
Greek gymnastikos described skill in bodily exercise. Its underlying verb meant literally “to train naked,” connecting the adjective with athletic training rather than just movement in general.
In context
today we're gonna focus on some beginner gymnastic steps it's not gonna get any more beginner than a forward roll
More examples
- Her gymnastic training improves her balance and coordination.
- The floor exercise ends with a difficult gymnastic leap.
- We practice basic gymnastic movements on padded mats.
Forms
gymnast noun — A person trained or skilled in gymnastics.
gymnastics noun — Physical exercises developing strength, balance, and coordination.
Similar words
- acrobatic
- Emphasizes feats such as tumbling, balancing, and aerial movement.
- athletic
- Covers sports and physical abilities broadly, not specifically coordinated exercises.