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gymnastics
jim-ˈna-stiks 
plural in form but singular in construction
plural in form but singular in construction
a
: physical exercises designed to develop strength and coordination
b
: a competitive sport in which individuals perform optional and prescribed acrobatic feats mostly on special apparatus in order to demonstrate strength, balance, and body control
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: an exercise in intellectual or artistic dexterity
my earlier philosophic study had been an intellectual gymnastic—
John Dewey
John Deweymental gymnastics
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: a physical feat or contortion
the gymnastics necessary for the killer to have swung from the fire escape—E. D. Radin
E. D. RadinExamples of gymnastic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebPatsy Neal, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
The three gymnastic champions made Olympic history on Monday becoming the first all-Black gymnastics podium finishers after the women’s floor final.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2024
His win marked the first Olympic medal for the U.S. men’s gymnastics team in 16 years.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
What happened to Stephen and the gymnastic team was not a fluke or a lucky break.
—Patsy Neal, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
The three gymnastic champions made Olympic history on Monday becoming the first all-Black gymnastics podium finishers after the women’s floor final.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
Noun
Despite swimming, dancing, and showing off gymnastics moves underwater, Team USA’s artistic swimmers make getting glammed a priority.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2024
His win marked the first Olympic medal for the U.S. men’s gymnastics team in 16 years.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Gymnastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gymnastic. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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