septic Meaning & Definition
What Does Septic Mean?
Septic is an adjective that means Of or pertaining to sepsis. It is also used to mean Causing sepsis or putrefaction. As a noun, it means A substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction. As a noun, it means A mathematical object (function, curve, surface, etc.) of degree seven.
Septic in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsep.tɪ̝k// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dirty, pussy and putrid |
| Antonyms | antiseptic |
| Plural | septics |
| Comparative / superlative | more septic, most septic |
Septic Definition (Adjective)
- Of or pertaining to sepsis.
- Causing sepsis or putrefaction.
- Of or pertaining to sewage or the disposal of sewage.
septic tank
Septic as a Noun
- A substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction.
- A person who has sepsis.
- A septic tank; a system for the disposal of sewage into a septic tank, a septic system.
Noun
- A mathematical object (function, curve, surface, etc.) of degree seven.
Adjective
- Of the seventh degree or order.
Noun
- An American, a Yank.
Synonyms of Septic
Antonyms of Septic
Septic in a Sentence
septic tank
a septic system
Word Forms & Grammar
septic (comparative more septic, superlative most septic)
septic (plural septics)
septic (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Septic
Origin of Septic
Origin 1: From Ancient Greek σηπτικός (sēptikós, “characterized by putridity”), from σηπτός (sēptós), from σήπω (sḗpō).
Origin 2: From Latin septem (“seven”) + -ic.
Origin 3: Short form of Cockney rhyming slang septic tank (“Yank”).
How to Pronounce Septic
Septic is pronounced //ˈsep.tɪ̝k// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Septic
Is septic an adjective or a noun?
Septic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for septic?
Words with a similar meaning to septic include dirty, pussy and putrid. See the full list of septic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of septic?
The opposite of septic is antiseptic.
What is the plural of septic?
The plural of septic is septics.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of septic?
The comparative form is more septic and the superlative form is most septic.