callisthenics

cal·lis·then·ics

 (kăl′ĭs-thĕn′ĭks)

n. Chiefly British

Variant of calisthenics.

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callisthenics

(ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks) or

calisthenics

n

1. (Gymnastics) (functioning as plural) light exercises designed to promote general fitness, develop muscle tone, etc

2. (Gymnastics) (functioning as singular) the practice of callisthenic exercises

[C19: from calli- + Greek sthenos strength]

ˌcallisˈthenic, ˌcalisˈthenic adj

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cal•is•then•ics

or cal•lis•then•ics

(ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks)

n.

1. (used with a pl. v.) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor.

2. (used with a sing. v.) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises.

[1840–50; cali-, variant of calli- + Greek sthén(os) strength + -ics]

cal`is•then′ic, cal`is•then′i•cal, adj.

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	callisthenics - the practice of calisthenic exercises; "calisthenics is recommended for general good health" calisthenics practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
	2.	callisthenics - light exercises designed to promote general fitness; "several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video" calisthenics exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout - the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit" plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one

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Translations

callisthenics

calisthenics (US) [ˌkælɪsˈθenɪks] NSING → calistenia f

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callisthenics

, (US) calisthenics

n sing or pl → Gymnastik f, → Fitnessübungen pl, → Kallisthenie f (dated)

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callisthenics

[ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks] nsg → ginnastica svedese

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