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gym·nas·tics
 gymnastics
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- pronunciation:
- jIm
nae
stihks
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(used with a plural verb) physical exercises used to develop and show strength, control, and agility. Gymnastics are often done with the aid of special equipment, such as bars and ropes.
- similar words:
- tumble
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| definition 2: |
(used with a singular verb) the competitive sports based on such exercises.
Gymnastics is popular around the world.
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| related words: |
exercise |
Gymnastics is from an ancient Greek word that means "to train or exercise naked."
The word gymnastics
contains the following part:
-ics
Greek
noun-forming suffix
that means science, study, or practice of; properties of; practices pertaining to
  Example words:
acoustics, aerobics, aeronautics, athletics, civics, economics, electronics, ethics, genetics, graphics, gymnastics, mathematics, orthodontics, physics, politics, statistics, tactics, tectonics
- synonyms:
- -logy, -ology
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