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septime

sep·time
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sep-teem]
    • /ˈsɛp tim/
    • /sˈeptaɪm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sep-teem]
    • /ˈsɛp tim/

Definitions of septime word

  • noun septime the seventh of eight defensive positions. 1
  • noun septime the seventh of eight basic positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing 0
  • noun septime a parrying position in fencing, the seventh of the eight positions 0

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Origin of septime

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Latin septima (positiō) seventh (position)

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Parts of speech for Septime

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

septime popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

septime usage trend in Literature

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