Associations to the word «Gymnastic»

Wiktionary

GYMNASTIC, adjective. Pertaining to gymnastics.
GYMNASTIC, adjective. Pertaining to the gymnasia (ancient Greek schools).
GYMNASTIC, noun. (obsolete) A gymnast.

Dictionary definition

GYMNASTIC, adjective. Vigorously active; "an acrobatic dance"; "an athletic child"; "athletic playing"; "gymnastic exercises".
GYMNASTIC, adjective. Of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility; "gymnastic horse".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats