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Definition of heptathlete

heptathlete

/hɛpˈtæθ.liːt/
hep · tath · lete
Plural:heptathletes
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Adjective:heptathletic
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heptathlete Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An athlete who competes in a heptathlon, a track-and-field combined competition consisting of seven distinct events.

Example

"The Olympic heptathlete trained rigorously in both sprinting and the javelin throw to maximize her overall point total."

• Rhymes for heptathlete

• Nearby Words

hepatica
hepatitis
heptagon
heptathlete
heptathlon
her
herald

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 20th century as a blend of 'heptathlon' (from Ancient Greek 'hepta', meaning seven, and 'athlon', meaning contest) and 'athlete'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heptathlete. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heptathlete
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