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Definition of calisthenic

calisthenic

/ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪk/
(UK: callisthenic)
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calisthenic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or consisting of rhythmic gymnastic exercises that rely on a person's own body weight to develop muscular strength, endurance, and grace of movement.

Example

"The athletes began their morning training session with a fifteen-minute calisthenic warm-up."

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• Rhymes for calisthenic

• Nearby Words

caliper
caliph
caliphate
calisthenic
calisthenics
call
call time

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century via French from the Ancient Greek words 'kallos' (beauty) and 'sthenos' (strength), originally denoting physical exercises designed to promote both bodily strength and graceful movement.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calisthenic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calisthenic
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