Decathlete

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkəθlit/

Definitions of decathlete

noun a person who competes in the decathlon, a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events

Example Sentences

A1 A decathlete is an athlete who competes in ten different track and field events.

A2 The decathlete trained hard to improve his performance in all ten events.

B1 Becoming a decathlete requires a high level of physical fitness and skill in various disciplines.

B2 The decathlete excelled in the pole vault and javelin throw during the competition.

C1 The decathlete's versatility and endurance make them a formidable competitor in multi-event competitions.

C2 After years of training and dedication, the decathlete finally achieved a new personal best in the decathlon.

Examples of decathlete in a Sentence

formal The decathlete competed in ten different track and field events over the course of two days.

informal My friend who is a decathlete is always training for his next competition.

slang That decathlete is a beast on the track!

figurative Being a decathlete in the business world means you have to excel in multiple areas to succeed.

Grammatical Forms of decathlete

• plural: decathletes
• comparative: more decathlete
• superlative: most decathlete
• present tense: decathletes
• future tense: will decathlete
• perfect tense: has decathleted
• continuous tense: is decathleting
• singular: decathlete
• positive degree: very decathlete
• infinitive: to decathlete
• gerund: decathleting
• participle: decathleted

Origin and Evolution of decathlete

First Known Use: 1912 year

Language of Origin: Greek and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decathlete' originates from the combination of the prefix 'deca-' meaning ten and 'athlete' referring to a person who competes in sports.

Evolution of the word: The term 'decathlete' was first used in the context of the Olympic Games to describe an athlete who competes in ten different track and field events. Over time, the word has become widely used to refer to any athlete who competes in the decathlon event, regardless of whether it is in the Olympics or not.