Synonyms & related words for decathlon

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of decathlon — including pentathlon, race. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to decathlon

Explore words related to decathlon — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include heptathlon, decathlete, pentathlete, athletics, hurdler, triathlon, steeplechase, athlete. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for decathlon

Common synonyms for decathlon include pentathlon, race — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does decathlon come from?

The word decathlon breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: deca-, from Greek deka (“ten”); and -athl, from Greek athlon (“contest, prize”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.