tournament
|tour-na-ment|
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/ˈtʊrnəmənt/
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/ˈtʊənəmənt/
competitive series
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tournament' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'torneiement', where 'torner' meant 'to turn or revolve'.
Historical Evolution
'torneiement' changed from Old French word 'torneiement' and eventually became the modern English word 'tournament'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a medieval sport of mock combat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a series of contests'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a series of contests between a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize.
The chess tournament attracted players from all over the world.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35