English Explanatory Dictionary

septimation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The loss, seizure, destruction, or killing of one seventh (of something or of a group).

Pronunciation

sĕptĭmāʹshən /sɛptɪˈmeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-septimation.wav /ˈsɛptəmeɪʃən/

Word forms

septimation septimations

Etymology

From Latin septimus (“seventh”) + -ation, after decimation; compare septimate.

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