gymnastics — exercises involving movements that need skill, strength, and control, often performed in competition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: exercises involving movements that need skill, strength, and control, often performed in competition
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
Example Sentences
- My daughter's gymnastics class is so expensive, I might need to do some financial gymnastics to afford it!
- The gymnastics team practiced their routines for hours every day.
- Mental gymnastics won't help you solve this math problem - you need actual studying!
gymnastics
NOUN[/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/]
exercises involving movements that need skill, strength, and control, often performed in competition
exercises involving movements that need skill, strength, and control, often performed in competition
Smart tactics with elastics make perfect gymnastics!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word originates from Ancient Greek 'gymnos', meaning 'naked' or 'unclothed'. The term emerged because ancient Greek athletes traditionally exercised and competed without clothing, making the activity's name a direct reference to this practice.
Breakdown
gymnos (naked) + -astikos (relating to, practicing). The suffix -astikos forms adjectives indicating practice or profession, creating 'gymnastikos' (one who exercises naked), which evolved into the modern noun gymnastics.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My daughter's gymnastics class is so expensive, I might need to do some financial gymnastics to afford it!”
“The gymnastics team practiced their routines for hours every day.”
“Mental gymnastics won't help you solve this math problem - you need actual studying!”
“She won three gold medals in gymnastics at the Olympics.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.