Words Starting With "S"

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Septarium

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A septarium is a WC or bathroom in a Roman villa or Roman Britain.

Septate

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Seperate and divided, typically referring to a nucleus or cell that contains a distinct division or septum.

Septectomy

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A septectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a wall or partition, typically a septum, within the body. The septum is a thin wall that separates two cavities or organs.<br><br>There are several types of septectomies, including:<br><br> Submucosal septectomy: The removal of a thin wall or partition within a mucous membrane.<br> Intranasal septectomy: The removal of the nasal septum, which is the thin wall of cartilage and bone that separates the two sides of the nasal passages.<br> Spinal meningeal septectomy: The removal of a wall between the spinal cord and the surrounding fluid.<br> Splenectomy with a splenectomy, omentum, and the ligaments of the spleen are also referred to as a septectomy

September

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The word "September" refers to the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, traditionally considered the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. It is typically a month during which the weather transitions from the warmth of summer to the chill of fall.<br><br>originating from Latin, September comes from "septem," which means seven, as September is the seventh month in the original Roman calendar.

Septemfluous

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There is no word "septemfluous" in the English language.

Septempartite

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Nonsensical word.<br><br>However, I think you may be thinking of the word "septet", which is a noun that refers to a group of seven things or a musical composition for seven instruments.<br><br>Alternatively, I found another word "septimontane", which is an adjective that refers to something related to a city with seven hills, such as Rome.<br><br>Lastly, you might be thinking of "heptapartite", which refers to something that is divided into seven parts.

Septemtrioun

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There is no word like "septemtrioun" in the English language. It is possible that it might be a typo or a word from a different language. <br><br>However, if you meant " septemtrio" or "septemtrium", I can try to help.<br><br>But based on "septemtrioun" I can try to make sense out of it, it seems like a combination of "septem" (sept seven) and "trioun", which could imply something like a measure of seven that might involve some kind of spatial orientation - possibly astronomic or surveying context.

Septemvir

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A septemvir is a term used to refer to a group of seven individuals who hold high office or power, often associated with ancient Roman history.<br><br>In ancient Rome, a septemvir or septemvirate referred to the council of seven men who were appointed by the dictator Sulla (in 82 BCE) to assist him in governing Rome. They had significant executive powers and played an important role in estimating the costs of war and leading the Roman army.<br><br>In modern times, the term "septemvir" might be used informally to describe any group of seven influential or powerful individuals who work together to achieve a common goal or make key decisions.

Septemviri

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Septemviri was a term used in ancient Rome. It referred to a group of seven men who were commissioned to administer a province or region of the Roman Empire.<br><br>In the Roman Republic, the septemviri were a special group of seven men who were appointed to oversee the provincial administration of a particular region. They were usually chosen for their expertise, experience, and loyalty to the Roman Empire.<br><br>The septemviri were responsible for a wide range of tasks, including collecting taxes, administering justice, maintaining law and order, and overseeing public works projects. They were also responsible for collecting intelligence and reporting back to the Roman Senate on any matters of concern.<br><br>The term "septemviri" is derived from the Latin words "septem," meaning "seven," and "vir," meaning "man."

Septenary

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The number seven. For example, the septenary system is a numeral system based on seven as the base.<br><br>In addition, it can also refer to something that consists of seven parts or elements.

Septenate

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A septenate is a group of seven.<br><br>Example: The septenate winners of the competition will be awarded a prize.<br><br>Etymology: The word derives from the Latin "septem," meaning seven.

Septendecim

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"Septendecim" is a Latin word that refers to 17. It is a combination of the Latin words "septem," meaning seven, and "decem," meaning ten.

Septendecimal

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Septendecimal refers to a notation system based on 17, similar to binary (2) or decimal (10).<br><br>In other words, septendecimal notation uses base 17.

Septennial

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Used to describe something that occurs or is done once every seven years.

Septennially

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Every seven years.

Septentrial

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Septemtrional: <br><br>It refers to things related or located near the north, especially when traveling or found at that point.

Septentrio

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The word "septentrio" is Latin for "seven" or "seventh". It can also be translated as "heavenly sign" or "bermejo" (a type of set-point).

Septentrion

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The word "septentrion" has a bit of a historical twist to its meaning.<br><br>A septentrion is an archaic or poetic word for the North Star (Polaris), the bright star that is nearly aligned with the Earth's axis and remains stationary in the night sky while the other stars appear to rotate around it. It is also sometimes used to refer to the Northern Hemisphere or the place or direction indicated by the North Star.<br><br>The word comes from the Latin "septentrio", meaning "seven winds" or "north wind", and is derived from the Greek ".processor".<br><br>Over time, the term "septentrion" has been less commonly used in modern English, but it's still a fascinating word that can add a touch of elegance and antiquity to your writing or conversation.

Septentrional

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Northerly or located in the north.

Septentrionally

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Located or directed towards the north.

Septet

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A septet is a group of seven. It can refer to:<br><br>1. A musical ensemble of seven performers, typically a band or orchestra.<br>2. A combination of seven elements, such as notes, colors, or objects.<br>3. In grammar, a septet is a seven-word phrase or sentence.<br>4. In biology, a septet can refer to a group of seven cells or organisms.<br><br>Example: "The jazz septet will perform on Saturday night."

Septi

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Septi is a Latin-derived prefix meaning "seven".

Septic

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Having a foul or diseased condition, especially caused by the presence of decomposing organic matter, often used to describe a tank or system that has not been functioning properly, leading to the release of harmful bacteria into the environment, or something that is infected with disease, often referred to as the act of septic or sepsis in a medical sense.<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- The septic tank needs to be emptied regularly to function properly.<br>- The patient developed septicemia as a result of the infection.

Septicaemia

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Septicaemia is a medical emergency that occurs when bacteria, or a non-bacterial agent, enters the bloodstream (also referred to as bacteremia or sepsis) and triggers an overwhelming immune response. This can cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on how widespread the infection has become, but common symptoms include high fever, shaking chills, cough, shortness of breath, sweating, rapid heart rate, and tachycardia.

Septicaemic

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Septicaemic refers to a condition where bacteria, often of a septic nature, are present and multiplying in the blood, usually as a result of a severe infection, such as septicemia that has entered the bloodstream from an infection source, often from the gut or surgical wound.

Septical

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Expressing or feeling doubt or skepticism, often in a subtle or nuanced way.<br><br>Example: "She raised a septical eyebrow at the salesman's claims."<br><br>Synonyms: skeptical, dubious, hesitant.

Septically

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With a sense of skepticism; in a skeptical manner; doubting the validity or truth of something.

Septicemia

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Severe blood infection caused by bacteria; a condition in which bacteria multiply in the blood.

Septicemic

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Relating to or denoting a form of sepsis characterized by the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream; having septicemia.

Septicidal

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Killing or causing death with septicemia.<br><br>Septicidal is not a commonly used term in medicine. The more common term is septicemic, which refers to an infection or condition caused by the presence of bacteria (septicaemia) in the blood.<br><br>However, I think you might be confusing this with the word "septicidal", which is not a standard medical term. The prefix "septic-" usually means causing or related to infection, putrefaction, or gangrene. <br><br>Given this context, "septicidal" might be interpreted as causing death or killing by sepsis, which is a condition of the body's response to an infection, often caused by the release of toxins into the bloodstream.<br><br>In summary, the term "septicidal" is not standard, and I'm guessing you might have meant septicemic.

Septicity

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Septicity refers to the state or quality of being sour or having a foul odor, or the presence of foul-smelling or putrid substances, especially as an indication of decay or decomposition. It can also refer to a quality of being indecent or obscene.

Septicopyemia

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Septicopyemia is a grievous or severe blood poisoning caused by bacteria, specifically septicemia accompanied with a particle of pus in the blood.

Septifarious

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Seventh, separated by a ninth part, divided into seven parts, or containing seven additions or appendages.

Septiferous

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Having or containing septa; full of septa.

Septifluous

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The adjective "sep Schwixrous" doesn't seem to be a valid or recognized English word. It's possible that it's a typo or a made-up word.<br><br>However, based on the prefix "sept-" which means seven, I'm going to take a guess that you might be thinking of a word like "sepulchrous", which means relating to or resembling a sepulchre, or a tomb.<br><br>But if we take a look at the word "sepfluoxious", it seems to be a compound word made up of "sept" and "fluous", where "fluous" is an obsolete or rare word that means abundant or exceptional.<br><br>So, if we put it together, "sepfluoxious" might possibly mean extremely abundant or extremely plentiful in a large quantity.

Septifragal

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The word "septifragal" is not a real word in the English language. It appears to be a made-up or non-existent term.<br><br>However, if we break down the word, "sept-" comes from Latin "septem," meaning seven, and "-fragal" is reminiscent of the Latin word "fragilis," meaning fragile or delicate.<br><br>If I had to make an educated guess, "septifragal" might be related to something delicate or fragile with seven parts or components, but it's purely a speculative interpretation.