October
|Oc/to/ber|
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/ɑkˈtoʊbər/
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/ɒkˈtəʊbə/
tenth month
Etymology
Etymology Information
'October' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'octo,' meaning 'eight,' as it was the eighth month in the Roman calendar.
Historical Evolution
'Octo' transformed into the Old English word 'October,' and eventually became the modern English word 'October.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the eighth month,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the tenth month in the Gregorian calendar.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically associated with autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.
Halloween is celebrated on October 31st.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35