Gymnastics

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/

Origin

From Ancient Greek γυμνασία (gumnasia, "athletic training, exercise"), from γυμνός ("naked"), because Greek athletes were training naked.

Full definition of gymnastics

Noun

1. A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.Gymnastics was a significant part of the physical education curriculum.
2. Complex intellectual or artistic exercises or feats of physical agility.His mental gymnastics are legendary.

Derived terms

• artistic gymnastics
• rhythmic gymnastics

Related terms

• gym
• gymnasium
• gymnast
• gymnastic