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Gymnastic vs Gymnastics - What's the difference?

gymnastic | gymnastics |

Gymnastics is a related term of gymnastic.



As nouns the difference between gymnastic and gymnastics

is that gymnastic is a gymnast while gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.

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)

    gymnastics

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • 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.
  • Complex intellectual or artistic exercises or feats of physical agility.
  • His mental gymnastics are legendary.

    Derived terms

    * artistic gymnastics * rhythmic gymnastics