Definitions for calisthenic
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
cal•is•then•icsˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks(n.)
or cal•lis•then•ics
(used with a pl. v.) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor.
(used with a sing. v.) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises.
Origin of calisthenics:
1840–50; cali-, var. of calli - + Gk sthén(os) strength + -ics
cal`is•then′ic(adj.)
cal`is•then′i•cal(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
calisthenic(adj)
of or relating to calisthenics
Wiktionary
calisthenic(Adjective)
Of, or relating to calisthenics.
Origin: From Greek kallos = beauty, sthenos = strength
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