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sep

noun

Simple meaning

One of the component parts of the calyx, particularly when such components are not fused into a single structure.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

sehp
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɛp

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. One of the component parts of the calyx, particularly when such components are not fused into a single structure.

  2. The month following August and preceding October

  3. Alternative letter-case form of Sep ("September").

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

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This meaning: One of the component parts of the calyx, particularly when such components are not fused into a single structure.

Used this way, sep is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Month

aug sepsep oct

Other combinations

due seplibrary sep

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Synonyms

Sense: one of the component parts of the calyx

september

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