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Gymnastics vs Acrobatic - What's the difference?

gymnastics | acrobatic |

As a noun gymnastics

is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.

As an adjective acrobatic is

of or pertaining to an acrobat .

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

    acrobatic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to an acrobat .
  • vigorously active
  • Derived terms

    * acrobatically