Meaning of septic in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsɛptɪk/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Qualitative Adjective

    septic

    Etymology

    early 17th century: via Latin from Greek sēptikos, from sēpein‘make rotten’

    Definitions

    1. containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

    Examples

    • « a septic sore throat »
    • « a septic environment »
    • « septic sewage »

    Synonyms

    Antonyms

  2. 2. of or relating to or caused by putrefaction

    Examples

    • « the septic action occurs at the bottom of the septic tank »

Browse dictionary