Gymnastics

Pronunciation: /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/

Definitions of gymnastics

noun a sport involving the performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, balance, and grace

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy watching gymnastics on TV.

A2 She started taking gymnastics classes last year.

B1 Gymnastics requires a lot of flexibility and strength.

B2 Competitive gymnastics can be very intense and demanding.

C1 Her dedication to gymnastics paid off when she won a gold medal.

C2 The gymnastics team has been training hard for the upcoming competition.

Examples of gymnastics in a Sentence

formal Gymnastics is a sport that requires strength, flexibility, and precision.

informal I've been practicing gymnastics for years and I love it!

slang Gymnastics is so lit, I can't wait to compete!

figurative In the world of politics, politicians often have to do mental gymnastics to justify their actions.

Grammatical Forms of gymnastics

• past tense: performed
• plural: gymnastics
• comparative: more gymnastic
• superlative: most gymnastic
• present tense: performs
• future tense: will perform
• perfect tense: has performed
• continuous tense: is performing
• singular: gymnastics
• positive degree: gymnastic
• infinitive: to perform gymnastics
• gerund: performing gymnastics
• participle: performed

Origin and Evolution of gymnastics

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'gymnastics' originated from the ancient Greek word 'gymnastikos' which means 'fond of athletic exercises'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'gymnastics' has evolved to encompass a wide range of physical exercises and activities focused on strength, flexibility, and agility, often practiced as a competitive sport or for physical fitness.