answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

decathlon is of a Greek origin

δέκαθλον [thekathlon] < δέκα[theka] +άθλον [athlon]

δέκα = ten (see decade, decimal)

άθλος = achievement (see athlete)

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the greek word for the word decathlon?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Where was the first Decathlon held?

Greek Origin


What is an antonym for the word decathlon?

The word decathlon does not have an antonym.


How can you use decathlon in a sentence?

I like the word Decathlon it comes from the word donth in America


How do you use the word decathlon in a sentence?

A decathlon is very hard to complete.


What is the origin of decathlon?

The origin of the word decathalon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events and is greek in origin and is won by the contestant that has the highest total score.


What are the syllables in the word decathlon?

de-cath-lon. 3 syllables.


What word is formed from these letters declohnta?

Those letters will spell decathlon.


Is this how you spell decathlon?

The correct spelling is decathlon.


What is a 10 event athletics contest?

A decathlon :)


When did The Activision Decathlon happen?

The Activision Decathlon happened in 1983.


When was The Last Decathlon created?

The Last Decathlon was created in 1980.


When was Olympic Decathlon created?

Olympic Decathlon was created in 1980.