September

Definition

The term "September" refers to the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 30 days, and is associated with the transition from summer to autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /sɛpˈtɛmbɚ/
• Respelling: sep-TEM-bur

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /sɛpˈtɛmbə/
• Respelling: sep-TEM-buh

Etymology

The word "September" originates from the Latin "September," meaning "the seventh month," as it was the seventh month in the original Roman calendar. The calendar later shifted to add January and February, making September the ninth month.

Derivatives

• Septembral (adjective, rare)
• Septemberly (adjective/adverb, rare)
• Septemberish (adjective, informal)
• Septembric (adjective, rare)
• Post-September (adjective)

Synonyms

• Ninth month
• Fall month
• Harvest month

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "September" is used to denote a specific time of the year, often associated with the beginning of the school year in many countries and the start of autumn activities. For example: "The event is scheduled for the first week of September," or "The leaves start turning colors in September."

Related Terms

• Calendar: A system for organizing days and months.
• Autumn: The season that begins in September in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Equinox: The time when day and night are nearly equal, often occurring in September.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The ninth month of the Gregorian calendar: Refers to the period between August and October, consisting of 30 days.
  • Example: "The festival is celebrated annually in September."
• A time associated with the start of autumn: Refers to the seasonal transition in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • Example: "September marks the beginning of cooler weather."