november
UK[nəʊˈvɛmbə]US[noʊˈvɛmbər]
n
The eleventh month of the year, following October and preceding December.
Etymology
The word 'November' originates from the Latin 'novem', meaning "nine". In the ancient Roman calendar, which began in March, November was indeed the ninth month. When the calendar was reformed and January and February were added to the beginning, November retained its name despite shifting to the eleventh position. This etymological fossil preserves a direct link to the structure of the Roman calendar, demonstrating how language can carry historical information within seemingly ordinary terms.
Analysis
The word is a simplex loanword from Latin. It cannot be meaningfully segmented into productive morphemes in modern English.
Examples
The project deadline is set for the middle of November.
November is often associated with falling leaves and cooler weather.
We usually celebrate Thanksgiving in November.