septuplicate

American  

[sep-too-pli-kit, -tyoo-, sep-too-pli-keyt, -tyoo-] / sɛpˈtu plɪ kɪt, -ˈtyu-, sɛpˈtu plɪˌkeɪt, -ˈtyu- /

noun

1. a group, series, or set of seven identical copies (usually preceded byin ).

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adjective

1. having or consisting of seven identical parts; sevenfold.

2. noting the seventh copy or item.

verb (used with object)

septuplicated, septuplicating

1. to make seven copies of.

2. to make seven times as great, as by multiplying.

septuplicate British  

/ sɛpˈtjuːplɪkət /

noun

1. a group or set of seven things

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adjective

1. having or being in seven parts; sevenfold

Etymology

Origin of septuplicate

< Medieval Latin septuplicātus (past participle of septuplicāre to multiply by seven), equivalent to Late Latin septu ( plus ) septuple + -plicātus, as in quadruplicātus; see quadruplicate