Seven
/ˈsɛv.ən/noun
The number following six and preceding eight.
Did you know?In many ancient cultures, the number seven was associated with divine perfection and completion, often linked to the seven classical planets in astrology.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*septḗm
“a numeral denoting the quantity of seven, representing completeness.”
Latin
Latin
septem
“the numeral for seven, foundational in various counting systems.”
Old English
Old English
seofon
“the term for seven, used in early Germanic languages.”
Middle English
Middle English
seven
“the numeral in use by the Anglo-Saxons, still retaining its significance as a number of magic and completeness.”
Modern English
English
seven
“the contemporary form of the numeral, widely recognized in mathematics and cultural references.”
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