decathlon
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See also: décathlon
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
deca- + -athlon, coined for the 1912 Summer Olympics in analogy to the word pentathlon.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
decathlon (plural decathlons or decathla)
- An athletic contest consisting of ten events which includes sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing over a span of two days.
- A contest in science and math proving skill.
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
athletic contest
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Anagrams[edit]
Italian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Noun[edit]
decathlon m (invariable)
Derived terms[edit]
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