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quadruplet

[kwäˈdro͞o plət]

quadruplet Definition

  • 1one of four children born at the same time to the same mother
  • 2a group of four similar things

Using quadruplet: Examples

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

  • Example

    The couple was thrilled to welcome quadruplets into their family.

  • Example

    The band is composed of a quadruplet of musicians who play the same instrument.

  • Example

    The company released a new phone with a quadruplet of cameras on the back.

quadruplet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quadruplet

Phrases with quadruplet

  • identical quadruplets

    four babies born at the same time to the same mother who are genetically identical

    Example

    The chances of having identical quadruplets are extremely rare.

  • a group of four musical notes played or sung in a specific rhythm

    Example

    The melody features a quadruplet of notes that repeat throughout the song.

  • in baseball, a hit in which the batter reaches fourth base safely due to errors made by the fielding team

    Example

    The game was tied until the ninth inning when the home team scored a quadruplet of bases to win the game.

Origins of quadruplet

from French 'quadruplet', from Latin 'quattuor' meaning 'four'

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Summary: quadruplet in Brief

A 'quadruplet' [kwäˈdro͞o plət] refers to one of four children born at the same time to the same mother or a group of four similar things. Examples include identical quadruplets, a quadruplet of notes in music, and a quadruplet of bases in baseball. The term is often used formally as 'tetrad' and informally as 'quad.'