adj
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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
1
Relating to acrobats or the skills they use.
"The routine featured acrobatic flips across the mat."
2
Displaying great physical agility and control more generally.
"The goalkeeper made an acrobatic save to stop the shot."
How to use acrobatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes movement that shows the kind of agility and balance an acrobat has.
Common pairings
acrobatic move
acrobatic display
acrobatic save
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more acrobatic
- Superlative
- most acrobatic
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Etymology
Formed from acrobat plus the adjective-forming suffix -ic.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for acrobatic
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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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