decathlon
Translation
decathlon
Examples
He is training for the Olympic decathlon.
He is training for the Olympic decathlon.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the decathlon)) a ten-event athletic contest She won the national decathlon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ten-event contest
Etymology
From Greek 'deka' (ten) + 'athlon' (contest). Literally 'ten contests'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'deca-' means ten (like a decade) and 'athlon' relates to athletic contests. Ten athletic contests.