ˈsevnθ n. & adj. --n. 1
the position in a
sequence corresponding to the
number 7 in the sequence 1-7. 2
something occupying
this position. 3
one of
seven equal parts of a
thing. 4 Mus. a an
interval or chord spanning seven
consecutive notes in the
diatonic scale (e.g. C to B). b a
note separated
from another by this interval. --adj.
that is the seventh. øin seventh
heaven see HEAVEN. Seventh-Day Adventists a staunchly
protestant branch of the Adventists
with beliefs based rigidly on
faith and the Scriptures and the
imminent return of
Christ to
earth, and observing the
sabbath on
Saturday. øøseventhly adv.