quintuplet Definition
- 1one of five children born at one birth, or all five born together
- 2a group of five things that are similar or related in some way
Using quintuplet: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quintuplet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The couple was surprised to learn they were expecting quintuplets.
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The quintuplets were born healthy and strong.
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The band's new album is the fifth in a quintuplet of releases.
quintuplet Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with quintuplet
the birth of five babies from a single pregnancy
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The hospital staff prepared for the rare event of a quintuplet birth.
quintuplet sisters
a group of five sisters who are born together
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The Dionne quintuplet sisters were born in Canada in 1934.
a set of five books that are related in some way
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The author released a quintuplet of books that all take place in the same universe.
Origins of quintuplet
from Latin 'quinque', meaning 'five'
Summary: quintuplet in Brief
'Quintuplet' [kwin-tuhp-lit] refers to either one of five children born at one birth or a group of five things that are similar or related. Examples include 'The couple was surprised to learn they were expecting quintuplets,' and 'The band's new album is the fifth in a quintuplet of releases.' The phrase 'quintuplet birth' denotes the birth of five babies from a single pregnancy, while 'quintuplet of books' refers to a set of five books that are related in some way.
