Meaning of mental gymnastics | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Difficult and complex logical thought processes, especially when performed effortlessly.
   plural, plural-only
2. Inventive, complex arguments used to justify what is otherwise unjustifiable.
   derogatory, plural, plural-only

Examples

“To cope with these mental gymnastics we apply various ways of simplifying and reducing the information.”

“People often perform mental gymnastics in order to blame anyone but themselves.”

“But the end of science is to know reality. It is not mental gymnastics or a logical pastime.”

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