seventies
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/ˈsɛv.ən.tiz/
(seventy)
seven tens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seventy' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'seofontig', where 'seofon' meant 'seven' and '-tig' meant 'ten'.
Historical Evolution
'seofontig' transformed into the Middle English word 'seventi', and eventually became the modern English word 'seventy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'seven tens', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the decade from 1970 to 1979.
The music of the seventies was diverse and influential.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a person's age from 70 to 79.
He remained active well into his seventies.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/20 06:07