Septic Definition

sĕptĭk
adjective
Of, relating to, having the nature of, or affected by sepsis.
American Heritage
Causing, or resulting from, sepsis or putrefaction.
Webster's New World

Of or pertaining to sewage or the disposal of sewage.

Septic tank; septic system.
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(mathematics) Of the seventh degree or order.
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noun

A substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction.

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A septic tank; a system for the disposal of sewage into a septic tank, a septic system.
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(mathematics) A mathematical object (function, curve, surface, etc.) of degree seven.

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(UK, Australia, New Zealand, rhyming slang, derogatory) An American, a Yank.

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(UK, Australia, New Zealand, Cockney rhyming slang) Alternative form of septic; an American.

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Other Word Forms of Septic

Noun

Singular:
septic
Plural:
septics

Origin of Septic

  • Latin sēpticus putrefying from Greek sēptikos from sēptos rotten from sēpein to make rotten

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek σηπτικός (sÄ“ptikos, “characterized by putridity"), from σηπτός (sÄ“ptos), from σήπειν (sÄ“pein).

    From Wiktionary

  • Short form of Cockney rhyming slang septic tank (“Yank").

    From Wiktionary

  • From Latin septem (“seven").

    From Wiktionary

Septic Sentence Examples

  • But when the hepatitis is of septic origin, suppuration is likely to occur, the result being an hepatic abscess.

  • It is inadvisable to explore for a suspected abscess with a hollow needle without first opening the abdomen, as septic fluid might thus be enabled to leak out, and infect the general peritoneal cavity.

  • But it undoubtedly prolongs life, lessens suffering, and by checking the growth of bacteria upon the cancer reduces the fetid odour and the symptoms of septic intoxication.

  • When, for instance, the cause of septic infection had been revealed, the prophylaxis of the disease became a possibility.

  • The lesion of the foot is invaded by bacteria causing it to go septic.

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Words Starting With

SSESEP

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CICTIC

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Words Starting With S and Ending With C

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With S6 Letter Words Ending With C