calisthenics

or cal·lis·then·ics

[ kal-uh s-then-iks ]
/ ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks /
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noun

(used with a plural verb) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special apparatus.
(used with a singular verb) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises.

Origin of calisthenics

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

OTHER WORDS FROM calisthenics

cal·is·then·ic, cal·is·then·i·cal, adjective

Words nearby calisthenics

caliper rule, caliph, caliphate, calippus, calisaya, calisthenics, calix, calixtine, calixtus i, calixtus ii, calixtus iii

Words related to calisthenics

training, task, lesson, workout, act, problem, action, examination, drill, activity, test, performance, operation, study, movement, exertion, discipline, pursuit, constitutional, labor

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British Dictionary definitions for calisthenics

calisthenics
/ (ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks) /

noun

a variant spelling (esp US) of callisthenics

Derived forms of calisthenics

calisthenic, adjective

Medical definitions for calisthenics

calisthenics
[ kăl′ĭs-thĕn′ĭks ]

pl.n.

Gymnastic exercises, such as sit-ups, designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical fitness.