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