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septi-
a combining form meaning “seven,” used in the formation of compound words.
septilateral.
septi-
1combining form
seven
septivalent
septi-
2combining form
septum
septicidal
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of septi-1
Example Sentences
"It was quite strong," a Bengkulu agency official, Septi, said.
Minutes before the ambulance arrived, Septi Eka Saputra had left.
“I am so wary. I work underneath the bridge,” said Nur Septi Febriananda, a receptionist, referring to another part of the same mezzanine floor that fell.
“I am so wary. I work underneath the bridge,” said Nur Septi Febriananda, a receptionist, referring to another part of the same mezzanine floor that fell.
When the 9.1 magnitude quake hit, Jamaliah, her husband, Septi Rangkuti, and the children ran outside their house, which sat about 550 yards from the sea.
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When To Use
Septi- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning "seven." It is occasionally used in scientific and technical terms. In terms from medical and biological science, septi- denotes "septum," meaning "a dividing wall or membrane in a plant or animal structure."Septi- comes from Latin septem, meaning "seven." The Greek cognate of septem is á, meaning "seven," which is the source of terms such as heptagon, a seven-sided polygon. To learn more, read our 51Թs That Use article on the combining form hepta-.
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