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Definition of seventh

seventh

/ˈsɛv.ənθ/
sev · enth
Adverb:seventhly
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Plural:sevenths
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• adjective

1

Constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth in time, order, or rank.

Example

"She celebrated her seventh birthday with a trip to the science museum."

2

Constituting one of seven equal parts into which something is divided.

Example

"Each partner received a seventh share of the company's annual profits."

• noun

1

The seventh day of a given month.

Example

"Our flight to Toronto is scheduled for the seventh of October."

2

A person or thing occupying the number seven position in a sequence, series, or competition.

Example

"Our team finished in a disappointing seventh at the regional tournament."

3

One of seven equal parts into which a whole is divided; a fraction equal to 1/7.

Example

"Approximately one seventh of the island is designated as a protected nature reserve."

4

A musical interval spanning seven diatonic scale degrees, or the seventh note of a diatonic scale.

Example

"The composer used a dominant seventh chord to create tension before the final resolution."

• adverb

1

In the seventh place or position in a sequence or competition.

Example

"The runner finished seventh in the marathon despite a minor ankle injury."

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• Rhymes for seventh

• Nearby Words

sevenish
seventeen
seventeenth
seventh
seventhly
seventies
seventieth

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'seventhe', reformed with the suffix '-th' on the base of 'seven', replacing Old English 'seofotha' (from Proto-Germanic *sebundô).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seventh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seventh
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