sextuplet Definition
- 1a group of six babies born at the same time to the same mother
- 2one of six children born to the same mother at the same time
- 3a group of six musicians or singers performing together
Using sextuplet: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sextuplet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The couple was surprised when they found out they were expecting sextuplets.
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The famous Jackson family includes sextuplets.
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The jazz band featured a talented sextuplet of musicians.
sextuplet Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of sextuplet
from French 'sextuplé', from Latin 'sextus' (sixth) + '-plex' (fold)
Summary: sextuplet in Brief
Sextuplet [sek-stuhp-lit] refers to a group of six babies born at the same time to the same mother, one of six children born to the same mother at the same time, or a group of six musicians or singers performing together. Examples include 'The couple was surprised when they found out they were expecting sextuplets,' and 'The jazz band featured a talented sextuplet of musicians.'
