aerobatics
|aer-o-bat-ics|
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/ˌɛrəˈbætɪks/
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/ˌeərəˈbætɪks/
air stunts
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerobatics' originates from the combination of 'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'batics' from 'acrobatics', which is derived from Greek 'akrobatos' meaning 'walking on tiptoe'.
Historical Evolution
'aerobatics' evolved from the term 'acrobatics' with the prefix 'aero-' added to specify its relation to air and flying.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to general acrobatic movements, but over time it evolved to specifically mean stunts performed in the air with aircraft.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the performance of stunts while flying an aircraft, such as rolls and loops.
The airshow featured impressive aerobatics by skilled pilots.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/18 18:06