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View synonyms for septenary

septenary

[ sep-tuh-ner-ee ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the number seven or forming a group of seven.


noun

, plural sep·te·nar·ies.
  1. a group or set of seven.
  2. a period of seven years.
  3. the number seven.
  4. Prosody. a line of seven feet.

septenary

/ ˈsɛptɪnərɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the number seven
  2. forming a group of seven
  3. another word for septennial
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the number seven
  2. a group of seven things
  3. a period of seven years
  4. prosody a line of seven metrical feet
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of septenary1

First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin septēnārius “consisting of seven, containing seven,” equivalent to septēn(ī) “seven each” (derivative of sept(em) “seven” + -ēnī distributive suffix) + -ārius adjective suffix. See seven, -ary
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Word History and Origins

Origin of septenary1

C16: from Latin septēnārius, from septēnī seven each, from septem seven
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Example Sentences

In this play the alexandrine is the dominant measure, though mingled with occasional septenaries still.

Behind each figure are rows of glyphs and in the upper corner to the left of the spectator is the septenary series headed by the initial-sign.

Some authors pretend to assume that this well marked septenary system has reference to the Pleiades or Seven stars.

It is septenary in constitution, as may be seen in its vibrations expressed in color and sound.

It is possible to think of the soul as a reincarnating entity, whether it be a monad, duad, triad, or septenary being.

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