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Added 10 October 2026

septic

/ˈsep.tɪ̝k/ adjective

In Latin: sēpticus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about septic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms.
a septic sore throat
Of or relating to or caused by putrefaction.
the septic action occurs at the bottom of the septic tank

Origin

From Ancient Greek σηπτικός (sēptikós, “characterized by putridity”), from σηπτός (sēptós), from σήπω (sḗpō).

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