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Definition of heptathlon

heptathlon

/hɛpˈtæθlɑːn/
hep · tath · lon
Plural:heptathlons
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heptathlon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A combined track-and-field athletic contest consisting of seven distinct events, competed outdoors primarily by women and indoors by men.

Example

"She trained rigorously in both the high jump and the javelin throw to improve her overall score in the Olympic heptathlon."

• Rhymes for heptathlon

• Nearby Words

hepatitis
heptagon
heptathlete
heptathlon
her
herald
heraldry

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century on the model of pentathlon and decathlon, combining Ancient Greek hepta (seven) and athlon (contest or prize).

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