CALISTHENICS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does calisthenics mean? 

• CALISTHENICS (noun)
  The noun CALISTHENICS has 2 senses:

1. the practice of calisthenic exercises

2. light exercises designed to promote general fitness

  Familiarity information: CALISTHENICS used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CALISTHENICS (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The practice of calisthenic exercises

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

calisthenics; callisthenics

Context example:

calisthenics is recommended for general good health

Hypernyms ("calisthenics" is a kind of...):

pattern; practice (a customary way of operation or behavior)

Derivation:

calisthenic (of or relating to calisthenics)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Light exercises designed to promote general fitness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

calisthenics; callisthenics

Context example:

several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video

Hypernyms ("calisthenics" is a kind of...):

exercise; exercising; physical exercise; physical exertion; workout (the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit)

Domain usage:

plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)

Derivation:

calisthenic (of or relating to calisthenics)