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Definition of plyometric

plyometric

/ˌplaɪ.əˈmɛt.rɪk/
ply · o · met · ric
Adverb:plyometrically
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Plural:plyometrics
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plyometric Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or denoting a type of physical training in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time through rapid, repeated stretching and contracting, such as jumping or bounding.

Example

"The basketball team incorporated plyometric drills into their preseason conditioning routine to improve vertical leap."

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• noun

1

An exercise or movement involving rapid, repeated stretching and contracting of the muscles to build explosive power (usually used in the plural).

Example

"She finished her leg workout with a challenging set of plyometrics, including box jumps and squat jumps."

• Rhymes for plyometric

• Nearby Words

plutocracy
plutonium
ply
plyometric
plyometrics
plywood
pneumatic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1975 by American track and field coach Fred Wilt from Ancient Greek 'pleion' (meaning 'more') and 'metron' (meaning 'measure'), intended to mean 'measurable increases'.

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