GYMNASTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

gymnastically (comparative more gymnastically, superlative most gymnastically)

In a gymnastic manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Gym*nas"tic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In a gymnastic manner.

GYMNASTIC

Gym*nas"tic, Gym*nas"tic*al, a. Etym: [L. gymnasticus, Gr. gymnastique. See Gymnasium.]

Definition: Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc.

Gym*nas"tic, n.

Definition: A gymnast. [Obs.]

GYMNASTICAL

Gym*nas"tic, Gym*nas"tic*al, a. Etym: [L. gymnasticus, Gr. gymnastique. See Gymnasium.]

Definition: Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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