Challenge
/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/noun
A call to take part in a contest or competition.
Did you know?In medieval times, a 'challenge' was not just a contest; it was often seen as invoking fate or destiny to prove one's worth in a duel! ⚔️
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
calumnia
“slander, false accusation”
Old French
Old French
chalenge
“accusation, claim, or demand”
Middle English
Middle English
chalenge
“to accuse or summon in a court”
Modern English
English
challenge
“to call to contest or dispute”