November

Definition

November is a noun that refers to the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 30 days. It is often associated with autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /noʊˈvɛm.bɚ/
• Respelling: noh-VEM-buhr

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /nəʊˈvɛm.bə/
• Respelling: noh-VEM-buh

Etymology

The word "November" originates from the Latin "November," meaning "ninth month," as it was the ninth month of the Roman calendar. It is derived from "novem," meaning "nine." The current placement as the eleventh month occurred after the adoption of the Julian and later Gregorian calendars.

Derivatives

• Novemberish (adjective, informal)
• Novembral (adjective, literary)
• November-born (adjective)
• Pre-November (adjective)
• Post-November (adjective)

Synonyms

• 11th month
• Autumn month
• Late fall (contextual)

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "November" is commonly used in references to time, seasons, and events. For example, "Thanksgiving is celebrated in November" or "The leaves fall in November."

Related Terms

• Autumn: The season often associated with November in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Calendar: A system for organizing days, months, and years.
• December: The month that follows November.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The eleventh month of the year: Refers to the month with 30 days, following October and preceding December.
  • Example: "The election is scheduled for early November."
• A period associated with autumn: In the Northern Hemisphere, it is often linked with falling leaves and cooler weather.
  • Example: "The trees lose their leaves by November."
• A time for specific cultural or historical events: Known for celebrations such as Thanksgiving in the United States or Remembrance Day in Commonwealth countries.
  • Example: "November 11th is observed as Remembrance Day."