septimation

发音

UK /sɛptɪˈmeɪʃən/
其它
US /ˈsɛptəmeɪʃən/

词形变化

septimations 复数 septimations

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The loss, seizure, destruction, or killing of one seventh (of something or of a group).

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词源

From Latin septimus (“seventh”) + -ation, after decimation; compare septimate.

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