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acrobatics

acrobatics

5 4.3
Physical moves that show balance, strength, and skill, such as flips and handstands
  • noun
  • /ˌækrəˈbætɪks/
translation icon : acrobacia
  • She practices acrobatics every weekend, focusing on agility and precision during her routines.
  • aerial acrobatics
  • trapeze acrobatics
  • perform acrobatics

You got a bunch of people doing flips and acrobatics.

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Examples

  • In a sequence of agile aerial acrobatics, Pegasus dodged every blast from the chimera as Belarifan launched his arrows.

  • The fight scenes are proper swashbuckling -- great acrobatics and footwork, lousy sword work but who cares?

    Blog text (10)
  • I used to do acrobatics and ballet.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • European ballet can be contrasted with Chinese acrobatics.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Then I learned ballet, tap, modern acrobatics, jazz, choreography.

  • She charged a dollar per student per hour for classes in ballet, tap dancing, and acrobatics.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The show consisted of 16 different acts, ranging from contortion acts to aerial acrobatics to a humorous clown and magician.

    Blog text (22)
  • The circus performance featured amazing acrobatics, with performers soaring through the air effortlessly.

  • During the talent show, the children showcased their acrobatics, impressing the audience with their flips and balance.

Synonyms

gymnastics
vsacrobatics
98 3.3

A sport of physical exercises on equipment that show strength and balance

is more performative and show-focused rather than a formal sporting event
acrobatic feat
vsacrobatics
1 6.1

A difficult, impressive physical move done by a skilled performer

is the broader performance of many such skilled tricks in sequence
acrobatic stunt
vsacrobatics
1 6.1

An impressive, daring physical move by a performer that shows balance and agility

is the wider practice that includes many daring moves and routines
tumbling
vsacrobatics
1 3.5

A series of physical moves like somersaults and handsprings on a floor or mat

is broader, covering various skilled displays beyond just floor movements

How Difficult

acrobatics
5 4.3
trick
764 2.6
routine
92 3.2
movement
696 1.5

Surface Forms

acrobatics singular
acrobatics plural

Morphology

acrobatics = acrobat (transparent) = acrobat + ics

Formed from the noun 'acrobat' plus the productive '-ics' suffix meaning the practice/field of activity, so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Acrobatics comes from Greek parts acro- 'high' and -bat 'to go' or 'to walk'. Think of someone 'walking high' on a rope or beam to remember why acrobatics means skilled physical tricks that use balance and agility.