GYMNASTIC
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{ Gym*nas"tic (jĭm*năs"tĭk), Gym*nas"tic*al (jĭm*năs"tĭ*k&aitalic_;l), } a. [L. gymnasticus, Gr. gymnastiko`s: cf. F. gymnastique. See Gymnasium.] 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.
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2. pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect.
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Gym*nas"tic, n. A gymnast. [Obs.]
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