Definition

A person who competes in a decathlon, which is a track and field event consisting of ten different athletic contests.

Example

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

Conversation

Did you see the amazing performance by that decathlete in the Olympics?

Yeah, it was incredible! I can't believe how versatile they are.

I know, right? Competing in ten events is no small feat.

Absolutely! It takes a lot of dedication to be a successful decathlete.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Decathlete → It is formed from "deca-" (from Greek "deka", meaning ten) and "athlete" (from Greek "athlētēs", meaning one who competes for a prize). The word "decathlete" refers to an athlete who competes in ten different track and field events.

Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'deca-' meaning ten, and remember that a decathlete is someone who competes in ten events.

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