Acrobatic

/ækrəˈbætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Involving skillful and difficult physical movements or feats, like gymnastics, tumbling, or daring stunts; can also mean requiring complicated mental or verbal maneuvering.

Etymology

From French 'acrobate,' derived from Greek 'akron' (peak, summit) and 'batos' (walking), literally 'walking on tiptoes.' The word originally described tightrope walkers and evolved to include all spectacular physical performances.

Kelly Says

The Greek root 'akron' (peak) appears in 'acropolis' and 'acronym'—all describe reaching toward the highest point, whether that's the top of a city, the tip of your toes, or the climax of a complex sentence.

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