omnium

Meanings

• noun

  An event consisting of a series of competitive sports or games, often held as part of a larger fair or festival.

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Variants

List of all variants of omnium that leads to same result
omnium-gatherum , omnium-gatherums , bellum omnium contra omnes

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Etymology

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From Latin omnium, of all, the whole.

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Trivia

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1. The first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 included an omnium event in cycling.

2. The term 'omnium' is derived from the Latin word 'omnium', which means 'of all' or 'the whole'.

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Related Concepts

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1. multisport: An event consisting of multiple sports or disciplines.

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Culture

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The term 'omnium' is commonly used in the context of sports and games. It originated in the late 19th century and was first used in cycling competitions, where it referred to an event consisting of several races. Today, the term is used in various other sports and games, including equestrian events, shooting competitions, and even chess.

How to Memorize "omnium"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large event with various sports and games.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'omnium' with the idea of a 'whole' event consisting of 'all' sports.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'O is for Omnium, which stands for all sports in one' to memorize the term.

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