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calisthenics

Syllabification: (cal·is·then·ics)
Pronunciation: /ˌkaləsˈTHeniks/
(British callisthenics)
Definition of calisthenics

noun

[treated as singular or plural]
  • gymnastic exercises to achieve bodily fitness and grace of movement.

Derivatives

calisthenic

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek kallos 'beauty' + sthenos 'strength' + -ics

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