Definition

A term used to describe the position of something that is number seven in a sequence or series.

Example

She finished in seventh place in the race.

Conversation

Did you know that the seventh note in the scale is really important?

Yeah, it creates such a unique sound in music!

I always find myself humming the seventh when I play my guitar.

It's a great way to add some depth to your songs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Seventh** → It is formed from "seven" (from Old English *seofon*, meaning the number 7) and the suffix "-th" (used to form ordinal numbers). The word "seventh" means the ordinal form of the number seven, indicating position in a sequence.

Memory Tip

Think of the number 'seven' and remember that 'seventh' refers to the position that comes after the sixth.

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