Definition of SEPTENARY

septenary

Meanings

Plural: septenaries

Noun

  • the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
  • A group of seven things.
  • A period of seven years.
  • The seven notes of the diatonic scale.

Adj

  • Consisting of or containing seven.
  • Of seventh rank or order.
  • Lasting seven years; continuing seven years.

Origin / Etymology

From the Latin septēnārius (“consisting of seven each”), from septēnī (“seven each”, “seven at a time”) + -ārius (whence the English suffix -ary).

Synonyms

7, heptad, septet, septimal, seven, sevener, VII

Scrabble Score: 14

septenary is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 15

septenary is a valid Words With Friends word