CALLISTHENICS


Meaning of CALLISTHENICS in English

[ ˌkalɪs'θɛnɪks ]

( US calisthenics )

■ plural noun gymnastic exercises to achieve bodily fitness and grace of movement.

Derivatives

callisthenic adjective

Origin

C19: from Gk kallos 'beauty' + sthenos 'strength' + -ics .

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