Gymnastics
[jim-nas-tiks] /dʒɪmˈnæs tɪks/
noun
1.
(used with a plural verb) exercises.
2.
(used with a singular verb) the practice art, or competitive sport of exercises.
3.
(used with a plural verb) mental feats or other exercises of skill:
Verbal gymnastics.
/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) practice or training in exercises that develop physical strength and agility or mental capacity
2.
(functioning as pl) gymnastic exercises
n.
1650s, from gymnastic; also see -ics.
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[jim-nuh-kahr-puh s] /ˌdʒɪm nəˈkɑr pəs/ adjective 1. (of a fungus or lichen) having the apothecium open and attached to the surface of the thallus.
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[jim-nuh-din-ee-uh m] /ˌdʒɪm nəˈdɪn i əm/ noun, plural gymnodinia [jim-nuh-din-ee-uh] /ˌdʒɪm nəˈdɪn i ə/ (Show IPA) 1. any marine or freshwater dinoflagellate of the genus Gymnodinium, certain species of which cause red tide.
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[jim-noj-uh-nuh s] /dʒɪmˈnɒdʒ ə nəs/ adjective, Botany. 1. having a naked ovary.
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noun a passion for nudity Word Origin Greek gymnos ‘naked’