quintuple

[kwin-tuh-puhl]

quintuple Definition

  • 1consisting of five parts or elements
  • 2five times as great or as many

Using quintuple: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quintuple" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company has seen a quintuple increase in profits over the past year.

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    The recipe calls for quintuple the amount of sugar I usually use.

  • Example

    The team won their fifth consecutive game, making it a quintuple victory.

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    The quintuple meter in the music piece creates a unique rhythm.

quintuple Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quintuple

Antonyms for quintuple

Phrases with quintuple

  • a type of heart surgery that involves rerouting blood flow around five blocked arteries

    Example

    The patient underwent quintuple bypass surgery to improve blood flow to the heart.

  • a figure skating jump with five rotations in the air

    Example

    The skater attempted a quintuple jump, but unfortunately fell during the landing.

  • an alliance between five countries or groups, often used in historical contexts

    Example

    The Quintuple Alliance was formed in Europe in the early 19th century to maintain the balance of power.

Origins of quintuple

from Latin 'quintus', meaning 'fifth'

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Summary: quintuple in Brief

The term 'quintuple' [kwin-tuh-puhl] refers to something consisting of five parts or elements, or being five times as great or as many. It can describe anything from a fivefold increase in profits to a quintuple meter in music. Phrases like 'quintuple bypass surgery' and 'quintuple jump' denote specific procedures or actions involving five components, while 'quintuple alliance' refers to an alliance between five countries or groups.