heptathlon

noun

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There are 3 syllables in the word heptathlon.

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Definition of heptathlon:

heptathlon (noun):: a 7-event athletic contest; a composite contest for female athletes that consists of the 100-meter hurdles, the high jump, the shot put, the 200-meter dash, the long jump, the javelin throw, and the 800-meter run

Synonyms for heptathlon:

athletics

biathlon

bout

championship

competition

contest

decathlon

event

game

matchup

meet

pentathlon

scrimmage

sport

sweep-stake

sweepstakes

tournament

tourney

triathlon

tug-of-war

Antonyms for heptathlon:

demo

demonstration

drill

exercise

exhibition

friendly

practice

practice game

practice match

preparation

rehearsal

run-through

session

showcase

training session

tune-up

work-out

workout

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