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seventh
noun sev·enth \ˈse-vən(t)th, ˈse-bəm(t)th\
: number seven in a series
: one of seven equal parts of something
plural sevenths \ˈse-vən(t)s, -vən(t)ths; ˈse-bəm(t)s, -bəm(t)ths\
Full Definition of SEVENTH
1
— see number table
2
a : a musical interval embracing seven diatonic degrees b : a tone at this interval; specifically : leading tone c : the harmonic combination of two tones a seventh apart
— seventh adjective or adverb
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First Known Use of SEVENTH
12th century
SEVENTH Defined for Kids
1seventh
adjective sev·enth \ˈse-vənth\
Definition of SEVENTH for Kids
: coming right after sixth
2seventh
noun
Definition of SEVENTH for Kids
1
: number seven in a series
2
: one of seven equal parts
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