septi-

1. a combining form meaning “seven,” used in the formation of compound words.

   septilateral.

septi-

¹

combining form

1. seven

   septivalent

septi-

²

combining form

1. septum

   septicidal

Word History and Origins

Origin of septi-¹

from Latin septem

Example Sentences

"It was quite strong," a Bengkulu agency official, Septi, said.

From Reuters

Minutes before the ambulance arrived, Septi Eka Saputra had left.

From Seattle Times

“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.

From Reuters

“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.

From Reuters

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.

From Chicago Tribune

When To Use

What does septi- mean?

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 heptá, meaning "seven," which is the source of terms such as heptagon, a seven-sided polygon. To learn more, read our Words That Use article on the combining form hepta-.