Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913
Gymnastic
Gym·nas′tic (jĭm·năs′tĭk), Gym·nas′tic·al (-tĭ·kal), a. [L. gymnasticus, Gr. γυμναστικός: cf. F. gymnastique. See Gymnasium.] Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; — said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc.
Gym·nas′tic, n. A gymnast. [Obs.]