septi-

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

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Words nearby septi-

septendecillion, septennial, septennium, septentrion, septet, septi-, septic, septic abortion, septic fever, septic infarct, septic phlebitis
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British Dictionary definitions for septi- (1 of 2)

septi-1

before a vowel sept-

combining form

sevenseptivalent

Word Origin for septi-

from Latin septem

British Dictionary definitions for septi- (2 of 2)

septi-2

combining form

septumsepticidal
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Medical definitions for septi-

septi-

pref.

Seven.
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