Septenary
/ˈsɛp.tə.nɛr.i/noun
Relating to the number seven or a group of seven.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, the number seven was often seen as a symbol of perfection and completion, associated with divine forces and spiritual realms.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*septḿ̥ōn
“The numeral seven, symbolizing completeness.”
Latin
Latin
septenarius
“Of seven, consisting of seven.”
Old French
Old French
septenarie
“Relating to seven; a collection of seven.”
Middle English
Middle English
septenarie
“Pertaining to the number seven.”
Modern English
English
septenary
“Relating to or based on the number seven.”
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