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acrobatic

ak-ruh-BA-tihk

Acrobatic (adj) means relating to acrobats or the skills they use. Example: “The routine featured acrobatic flips across the mat.”

adj

Relating to acrobats or the skills they use.

"The routine featured acrobatic flips across the mat."

Displaying great physical agility and control more generally.

"The goalkeeper made an acrobatic save to stop the shot."

How to use acrobatic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes movement that shows the kind of agility and balance an acrobat has.

Common pairings

acrobatic move acrobatic display acrobatic save

Word forms

more acrobatic comparative, most acrobatic superlative

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Etymology

Formed from acrobat plus the adjective-forming suffix -ic.

Rhymes for acrobatic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “acrobatic” mean?

The word “acrobatic” means relating to acrobats or the skills they use. In plain terms, describes movement that shows the kind of agility and balance an acrobat has.

How do you pronounce “acrobatic”?

“Acrobatic” is pronounced ak-ruh-BA-tihk (/ˌækɹəˈbætɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “acrobatic” in a sentence?

Here is “acrobatic” used in a sentence: “The routine featured acrobatic flips across the mat.”

What part of speech is “acrobatic”?

“Acrobatic” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “acrobatic” have?

“Acrobatic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to acrobats or the skills they use.

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