{# Single source of truth for the GA4 page_type dimension. Must stay ABOVE extra_head: synonymguide configures gtag inside that block and reads this global, while syllablesworld configures it at the end of . #}

Synonyms for

Sept

Noun / sept / Another word for sept — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of seven

Synonyms & similar words

kinsfolk sept kinfolk phratry family familyline september folk sep heptad septet sevensome septuplet septenary septuor septemvirate seven

Synonyms by register

Formal

segment portion part division

Informal

bit piece chunk slice

Literary

fragment morsel

Antonyms

whole entire complete full unbroken

Common collocations

  • sept of a family
  • sept of a clan
  • ancient sept
  • great sept
  • the sept was
  • a sept of

Word family

noun sept

Usage note

A 'sept' refers to a division or branch of a family, particularly in the context of Scottish or Irish clans. It is not commonly used in everyday English outside of this specific cultural context.

Compare "sept" with another word →

Example sentences

  1. The sept of dwarves traveled together through the mountains.
  2. The sept of musicians played beautiful music.
  3. The sept of flowers were arranged in a pretty bouquet.
  4. The sept of books were arranged on the shelf.
  5. The sept of birds flew together in the sky.

Quotes

  • 'A sept is a group of seven, like the days of the week.' - Unknown
  • 'The sept of stars twinkled in the night sky.' - Unknown
  • 'The sept of colors in the sunset were breathtaking.' - Unknown

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words