septenary Meaning & Definition
What Does Septenary Mean?
As an adjective, septenary means Consisting of or containing seven. It is also used to mean Of seventh rank or order. As a noun, it means A group of seven things.
Septenary in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /sɛpˈtiːnəɹi/ |
| Synonyms | septimal |
| Plural | septenaries |
Septenary Definition (Adjective)
- Consisting of or containing seven.
- Of seventh rank or order.
- Lasting seven years; continuing seven years.
Septenary as a Noun
- A group of seven things.
- A period of seven years.
- The seven notes of the diatonic scale.
Synonyms of Septenary
Septenary synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
septenary (not comparable)
septenary (plural septenaries)
Origin of Septenary
From Middle English septenarie, septenary, from Classical Latin septēnārius (“consisting of seven each”), from septēnus (“seven each; seven at a time”) + -ārius (whence the English suffix -ary). With use as noun compare septēnārius (“line of seven feet; unit of seven parts; period of seven years”).[1] By surface analysis, septen- + -ary. Doublet of septenar and septenarius.
Septenary: Your Questions Answered
Is septenary an adjective or a noun?
Septenary is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for septenary?
You can replace septenary with words such as septimal. See the full list of septenary synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of septenary?
The plural of septenary is septenaries.