gymnastic

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective vigorously active
  2. adjective of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin gymnasticus. By surface analysis, gymnast + -ic.

In classic literature

Synonyms

acrobatic, athletic

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