decathlon

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 2 Italian 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Derived terms

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[edit] Etymology

From the Greek stem dec meaning ten

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decathlon (plural decathlons)

1. an athletic contest consisting of ten events which includes sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing over a span of two days
2. a contest in science and math proving skill

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[edit] Etymology

deca- + -athlon

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[edit] Noun

decathlon m. inv.

1. (athletics) decathlon

[edit] Derived terms

• decatleta