Seventh
/ˈsɛv.ənθ/noun
The ordinal form of the number seven.
Did you know?In many cultures, the number seven is considered sacred, often associated with mystical and spiritual significance, such as the seven planets in astrology.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*septḗm
“The root for the number seven, often associated with a sense of completeness.”
Latin
Latin
septimus
“Meaning 'seventh', used in contexts like the seventh day, or the seventh part.”
Old French
Old French
siethe
“The ordinal form of seven, transitioning into Middle English.”
Middle English
Middle English
seventhe
“The form used in Middle English, retaining its ordinal value.”
Modern English
English
seventh
“The current form and usage in modern language.”
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