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septenary
[ sep-tuh-ner-ee ]
noun
, plural sep·te·nar·ies.
- a group or set of seven.
- a period of seven years.
- the number seven.
- Prosody. a line of seven feet.
septenary
/ ˈsɛptɪnərɪ /
adjective
- of or relating to the number seven
- forming a group of seven
- another word for septennial
noun
- the number seven
- a group of seven things
- a period of seven years
- prosody a line of seven metrical feet
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Word History and Origins
Origin of septenary1
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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.
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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.
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Some authors pretend to assume that this well marked septenary system has reference to the Pleiades or Seven stars.
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It is septenary in constitution, as may be seen in its vibrations expressed in color and sound.
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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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