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But I couldn't cut that whole septic tank scene out because the audience liked it so much. So I sort of fell right back into getting a cheap laugh, but I still loved it.
Jay Roach

Meaning of "septic" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SEPTIC

From Latin sēpticus, from Greek sēptikos, from sēptos decayed, from sēpein to make rotten.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SEPTIC

septic  [ˈsɛptɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SEPTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Septic can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SEPTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Septic

Septic, when derived from the Greek Σήψις, may refer to: ▪ Septic shock ▪ Septic tank or septic system, a component of a small scale sewage disposal system ▪ Cockney rhyming slang for American, coming from "Septic Tank" Septic, when derived from the Greek ἑπτά or Latin septem, may refer to: ▪ Septic equation, a polynomial of degree seven...

Definition of septic in the English dictionary

The definition of septic in the dictionary is of, relating to, or caused by sepsis. Other definition of septic is of, relating to, or caused by putrefaction.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SEPTIC


acataleptic
ˌeɪkætəˈlɛptɪk
analeptic
ˌænəˈlɛptɪk
antiepileptic
ˌæntɪˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk
antiseptic
ˌæntɪˈsɛptɪk
aseptic
əˈsɛptɪk
bradypeptic
ˌbrædɪˈpɛptɪk
cataleptic
ˌkætəˈlɛptɪk
dyspeptic
dɪsˈpɛptɪk
epileptic
ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk
eupeptic
ju:ˈpɛptɪk
narcoleptic
ˌnɑːkəˈlɛptɪk
neuroleptic
ˌnjʊərəʊˈlɛptɪk
organoleptic
ˌɔːɡənəʊˈlɛptɪk
parableptic
ˌpærəˈblɛptɪk
peptic
ˈpɛptɪk
postepileptic
ˌpəʊstˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk
proleptic
prəʊˈlɛptɪk
protreptic
prəʊˈtrɛptɪk
sceptic
ˈskɛptɪk
skeptic
ˈskɛptɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SEPTIC

septette
septic poisoning
septic tank
septicaemia
septicaemic
septical
septically
septicemia
septicemic
septicidal
septicidally
septicity
septiferous
septiform
septifragal
septilateral
septillion
septillionth
septimal
septime

WORDS THAT END LIKE SEPTIC

apocalyptic
catheptic
Coptic
cryptic
elliptic
epanaleptic
Eurosceptic
fiber optic
fibre optic
haptic
metaleptic
optic
panoptic
postsynaptic
presynaptic
styptic
sylleptic
synaptic
synoptic
tryptic

Synonyms and antonyms of septic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SEPTIC»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «septic» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of septic

Translation of «septic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SEPTIC

Find out the translation of septic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of septic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «septic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

受感染的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

séptico
570 millions of speakers

English

septic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सेप्टिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التفسخ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

септический
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

séptico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পচনশীল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

infecté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Septik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

septisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

細菌に感染した
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

염증이 생긴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Septic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự hoại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செப்டிக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सेप्टिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

septik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

infetto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Szambo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

септичний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

septic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σηπτική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

septiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

septisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

septisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of septic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SEPTIC»

The term «septic» is very widely used and occupies the 19.953 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SEPTIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about septic

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QUOTES WITH «SEPTIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word septic.
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Jay Roach
But I couldn't cut that whole septic tank scene out because the audience liked it so much. So I sort of fell right back into getting a cheap laugh, but I still loved it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEPTIC»

Discover the use of septic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to septic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Septic System Owner's Manual
Offers information about the tank, drainfield, soil, down the drain, maintenance, red alerts, graywater systems, advanced systems, upgrades, and a brief history of waste disposal.
Lloyd Kahn, John Hulls, 2006
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Water Wells & Septic Systems Handbook
The concept of this book is to provide readers with a definitive guide to water well and septic systems.
R. Woodson, 2003
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A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, Second Edition
Expert advice on selecting and installing high-performance, cost-efficient wells and septic systems. The informaton provided is up to date with the latest International Code Council International Private Sewage Disposal Code.
R. Woodson, 2009
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Septic Bone and Joint Surgery
The book then guides readers through a range of techniques for the surgical treatment of osteomyelitis, plastic and reconstructive techniques for primary treatment and prevention of infections, procedures for managing infected prostheses, ...
Reinhard Schnettler, Hans-Ulrich Steinau, 2011
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Septic Systems Handbook, Second Edition
Septic Systems Handbook, Second Edition covers all aspects of such topics as septic tanks, perk tests, leachlines, and onsite disposal technologies.
O. Benjamin Kaplan, 1991
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Wells and Septic Systems 2/E
Tells how to obtain necessary permits, locate water, choose the right drilling technique, select and prepare a septic system, and connect the system to one's home
Max Alth, Charlotte Alth, 1991
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Septic Tank System Effects on Ground Water Quality
TRANSPORT AND FATE OF INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Potential inorganic contaminants from septic tank systems include phosphorus, nitrogen, chlorides and metals. This section will address the subsurface movement and fate of these  ...
Canter, 1985
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The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
Erma Bombeck takes on the unforgiving frontier of American suburbia For years, the Bombecks have heard rumors of a magical land called Suburbia where the air is clean, the grass is trimmed, and children don’t risk getting mugged on their ...
Erma Bombeck, 2013
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Evolving Concepts in Sepsis and Septic Shock
Recognizing and addressing this complexity as discussed by each of the contributors to Evolving Concepts in Sepsis and Septic Shock may now provide new inroads into the treatment of sepsis.
Peter Q. Eichacker, Jérôme Pugin, 2000
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Ground-water Quality Classification and Recommended Septic ...
"This CD-ROM contains a 30 page report with 22 page appendix, and seven maps at 1:15,000 to 1:30,000 scale in easily readable PDF format that address ground-water quality in Castle Valley's valley-fill aquifer and provide recommendations ...
Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, Charles Bishop, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEPTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term septic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Septic truck slams into newlyweds' home in Bucks Co.
Two days after Joseph and Chelsea Lepore returned from their honeymoon, disaster drove into their lives in the form of a septic truck. Now, instead of ... «6abc.com, Jul 15»
2
Mother of boy found in septic tank charged with murder
DUBLIN, Va. — The mother of a 5-year-old Virginia boy who was found dead in a septic tank in March has been charged with felony murder, according to the ... «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
3
Mom of boy found in septic tank denied bond again
One charge involves the couple's son, Noah, whose body was found March 26th in the septic tank on the family's property. Prosecutors say they're awaiting ... «WCYB, Apr 15»
4
5-year-old boy found dead inside septic tank, parents denied bond
His body was found in a septic tank on March 26 just after 1:00 p.m. on the family's property. The child was found after an extensive five day search. «WBTW - Myrtle Beach and Florence SC, Apr 15»
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2-year-old dies after falling into septic tank: Mom 'turned around and …
BURLINGTON, Wash. — A 2-year-old boy is dead, after falling into a septic tank in Skagit County. Sheriff's deputies say they believe this was an accident, but it's ... «Q13 FOX, Apr 15»
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Parents charged after boy found dead in septic tank
DUBLIN, Va. — The parents of a 5-year-old boy found dead in a septic tank have been charged with abuse and neglect, authorities said. Paul Thomas, 32, and ... «USA TODAY, Apr 15»
7
Cause of death pending for boy found in septic tank
DUBLIN, Va. — The investigation into the death of a 5-year-old boy found in a septic tank will focus "on facts and physical evidence and will not be driven by ... «USA TODAY, Mar 15»
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Dear Monty: Tips for checking out an existing septic system
Reader question: We are interested in a foreclosed country home with a septic tank. Our agent wants us to do the research “on our own” as she knows little ... «SouthCoastToday.com, Mar 15»
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2000 gallons of oil mistakenly pumped into Waldoboro school's …
The above-ground septic system access pipe (left) and below-ground oil fill pipe located behind Medomak Middle School in Waldoboro. Rockland-based ... «Bangor Daily News, Feb 15»
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Cape Cod studies seek link between breast cancer, septic systems
A third factor that may contribute to water contamination on the Cape is the prevalence of septic systems. While the release of nitrogen and other environmentally ... «Wicked Local Maynard, Oct 14»

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