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Gymnastic vs Gymnasium - What's the difference?

gymnastic | gymnasium |

As nouns the difference between gymnastic and gymnasium

is that gymnastic is (obsolete) a gymnast while gymnasium is grammar school (uk''), prep school (''us'') (''a school used to prepare students for university ).

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)

    gymnasium

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A large room or building for indoor sports.
  • A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.
  • Synonyms

    * (type of secondary school) prep school, college prep school