Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Gymnastic \Gym*nas"tic\, Gymnastical \Gym*nas"tic*al\, a. [L.
   gymnasticus, Gr. ?: 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.