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Gymnastic vs Acrobatism - What's the difference?

gymnastic | acrobatism |

As nouns the difference between gymnastic and acrobatism

is that gymnastic is (obsolete) a gymnast while acrobatism is (dated) the feats of an acrobat; daring gymnastic feats.

As an adjective gymnastic

is pertaining to gymnastics.

gymnastic

English

Alternative forms

* gymnastick (obsolete)

Adjective

(head)
  • Pertaining to gymnastics.
  • Pertaining to the gymnasia (ancient Greek schools).
    • gymnastic dialogues

    Derived terms

    * gymnastically

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) A gymnast.
    • (Webster 1913)

    acrobatism

    English

    Noun

  • (dated) The feats of an acrobat; daring gymnastic feats.
    • (Webster 1913)