sept- root words — words with the sept- root

The root sept- comes from Latin septem, meaning seven. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including septet, septuagenarian. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sept- root

Explore words with sept- — words containing the sept- root and sharing its sense of "seven". Examples include septet, septuagenarian. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sept- mean?

The sept- root means seven, from Latin septem. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.