October

Definition

October is a noun referring to the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 31 days. It is traditionally associated with autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɑːkˈtoʊ.bɚ/
• Respelling: ahk-TOH-ber

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɒkˈtəʊ.bə/
• Respelling: ok-TOH-buh

Etymology

The word "October" comes from the Latin "octo," meaning "eight," as it was originally the eighth month in the Roman calendar before January and February were added. It transitioned through Old English and Middle English, retaining its name despite becoming the tenth month.

Derivatives

• Octoberish (adjective, informal)
• Octoberfest (noun, cultural)
• Octobrian (adjective, literary)
• Octobral (adjective, rare)
• Octobrist (noun, historical)

Synonyms

• None

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "October" is widely used in calendars, seasonal descriptions, and cultural contexts. For example: "Halloween is celebrated on the 31st of October," or "The leaves begin to fall in October."

Related Terms

• Autumn: The season associated with October in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Harvest: The time of gathering crops, often linked with October.
• Gregorian Calendar: The calendar system that includes October as the tenth month.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The tenth month of the year: Part of the Gregorian calendar, traditionally associated with seasonal transitions.
  • Example: "Her birthday is in October."
• A time period associated with cultural and historical events: Used in historical and cultural references.
  • Example: "The October Revolution occurred in 1917."