heptad Synonyms
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heptad Meaning
Wordnet
heptad (n)
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
Webster
heptad (n.)
An atom which has a valence of seven, and which can be theoretically combined with, substituted for, or replaced by, seven monad atoms or radicals; as, iodine is a heptad in iodic acid. Also used as an adjective.
heptad Sentence Examples
- The ancient Chinese believed in a heptad of celestial bodies.
- The seven deadly sins are known as the "heptad of vices."
- In the play "The Tempest," Prospero uses a heptad of spirits to aid him.
- The musical scale is based on a heptad of notes.
- The days of the week form a heptad, with Sunday as the first day.
- The tarot deck consists of seven suits, each containing a heptad of cards.
- The Hindu god Shiva is associated with a heptad of sacred syllables.
- Some cultures consider the number seven to be a heptad of perfection.
- The solar system, as traditionally defined, contains a heptad of planets.
- The heptad of colors in the rainbow symbolizes the diversity of life.
FAQs About the word heptad
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and oneAn atom which has a valence of seven, and which can be theoretically combined with, substituted for, or replac
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The ancient Chinese believed in a heptad of celestial bodies.
The seven deadly sins are known as the "heptad of vices."
In the play "The Tempest," Prospero uses a heptad of spirits to aid him.
The musical scale is based on a heptad of notes.
