Seventh-day
|sev-enth-day|
B2
/ˈsɛvənθ deɪ/
Religious observance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Seventh-day' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'seofon' meaning 'seven' and 'dæg' meaning 'day'.
Historical Evolution
'Seofon' and 'dæg' combined in Old English to form 'seofon-dæg', which eventually became 'Seventh-day' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply referred to the seventh day of the week, but over time it evolved to have religious connotations, particularly in Christianity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the seventh day of the week, typically referring to Saturday in religious contexts.
The Seventh-day Adventists observe Saturday as their Sabbath.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/23 09:24