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The word derives from the Greek (gymnastike), fem. of (gymnastikos), "fond of athletic exercises"[1], from (gymnasia), "exercise"[2] and that from (gymnos), "naked"[3], because athletes exercised and competed in the nude.
So, it means "Naked Exercises".
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Were did the word gymnastics come from?
Gymnastics came from the greek word "Gymnos" which means naked
What is a sentence using the word gymnastics?
Gymnastics are included in the Olympics. Sally excelled in gymnastics. Both males and females enjoy gymnastics.
How would you say 'gymnastics' in spanish?
In Spanish, the word for gymnastics is gimnasia
What did the word gymnastics beam mean?
it is a 4 in wood beam that gymnasts tumble on and u you want to stay on
Can you use the word gymnastics in a sentence?
I like to watch the gymnastics team's performances.
What is suffix in gymnastics how does the suffix change the meaning of the base word?
The suffix in the word gymnastics is the ICS. The ICS changes the meaning of the base word by making it a study or system instead of a person.
How many syllables in gymnastics?
There are only three syllables in the word gymnastics. Gym-nas-tics.
Is a gymnastics 'meet' a competition?
Yes, A gymnastics meet is a competition. It is just another word for a competition.
