Synonyms for

Sept

Verb / 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

september familyline folk family sept sep kinfolk kinsfolk phratry 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.

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

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